An interesting report has been released today indicating that US mobile operators and equipment vendors support the drive toward real-time video, projected to become more mainstream in the US market over the coming years. The report is based on a poll from consulting firm
Over half of participating wireless operators intend to launch, or increase access to, real-time video services over the next 2 years. To compete with larger players, smaller operators are offering more Internet access and are pursuing flexible IP communication applications from 3rd parties. Nearly half of the operators surveyed are enthusiastic about delivering "open platforms" for 3rd party software developers.
So far according to the report, only AT&T Wireless has launched a video conferencing service, but most hint that one is on the way.
"Most US mobile operators are running what is classified as a 3G network or 3.5G or equivalent network, able to ensure high quality VOIP and video-based services," says Emerick Woods, CEO of
A lot of operators are interested in open platforms, where software vendors can launch their own real-time video products. But many are also unsure of such a model. Some of them suggested interest in a model like that of Google's Android.
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