Although still in beta, the Live TV service is designed to let you watch a selection of TV channels, including One, Two and BBC News, live over a Wi-Fi connection. It also supports several radio stations, including Radio 1, 2 and
Interesting reading for those in the UK with a ‘smartphone’ like the Nokia N95 as the Register explains that the BBCare offering a selection of TV and radio channels over WiFi, but NOT it appears for iPhone users!
There’s no need to install any applications prior to watching to any of the channels, just “click and goâ€, the BBC said.
Currently the service only works over a Wi-Fi connection and broadcasts a 176 x 144 image, but the broadcaster hopes to extend Live TV out to 3G networks and to add more channels during the coming months.
Live TV is thought to work with a selection of smartphones, including the Android G1 and Nokia N Series devices. Register Hardware tried to access Live TV using an iPhone, the service wouldn’t work.
It’s worth noting that you’re legally obliged to own a full colour TV licence before watching any of the channels on your mobile, though. The BBC warned that it’s “a criminal offence to watch ‘live’ television without a TV licenceâ€.