The BBC has signed a series if agreements that will allow users of mobile devices to download television programmes from the BBC iPlayer direct to their handsets.
The agreements signed with the technology and licensing companies CMLA, Coremedia and Intertrust mean the BBC is now allowed to use the Open Mobile Alliance’s DRM 2.0 protection system. It has already been put in place on the Nokia N96 and further devices are due to be added shortly.
“Mobile is an extremely important part of our strategy to allow audiences to access BBC content on multiple platforms at their convenience.” said Matthew Postgate, Controller of Mobile BBC. “Our agreements with CMLA, CoreMedia and Intertrust have allowed digital rights protection on full television programmes for mobile for the first time. Each of these companies plays a valuable part in helping the BBC evolve its services for audiences and push the boundaries of the broadcasting industry.
Programmes are available to download for a period of seven days following their initial transmission.
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