Alcatel-Lucent and Aksh Optifibre claimed success in commercial launch of MTNL’s 3G mobile TV services in Delhi and Mumbai.

“Mobile TV as a value added feature epitomizes convergence in technology realizing the distant dream of live television viewing on the move. Our association with Alcatel-Lucent enables us to materialize that Indian 3G subscriber’s aspiration for a revolutionary product.” said Dr Kailash Choudhari, Managing Director, Aksh Optifibre.

“Streaming video is the fastest growing data service and is a key enabler for mobile operators to justify investment in 3G and LTE technologies,” said Vivek Mohan, Managing Director, Alcatel-Lucent, India. “Alcatel-Lucent’s mobile streaming server offers an exceptional viewing experience, high quality video from the very first video frame, and fast and seamless stream switching when zapping between TV channels.”

Under the arrangement, Alcatel-Lucent will provide its Mobile Streaming Server,  pvServer enabling Aksh which is MTNL’s IPTV service provider to reach out to the PSU’s 3G mobile subscribers as well.