May 2005: Requestec launch UK's first interactive 3G video services

In addition to launching the UK's first live 3G television broadcasting service in conjunction with Your Destiny TV, Requestec have also teamed up with At The Races to launch a ground-breaking 3G betting service. Whilst the former allows viewers to watch live TV footage on their 3G mobile phone via a 5-digit video short code, the At The Races service enables callers to be diverted through to a call centre (William Hill in this case) in order to place a bet whilst enjoying uninterrupted live racing coverage streamed to their handset.

Other services in development include video jukebox services that offer full video IVR functionality. Such services allow callers to be able to select video footage via familiar IVR inputs. "As ever, simplicity is the key and what could be simpler than pressing 1 to watch video 1, or pressing 2 to speak to operator 2?" says Benjamin Weekes, Head of Technology. "The beauty of video short codes is not only the ease of use associated with them, but also the fact that every 3G phone comes pre-configured for our services." With full 3G video conferencing and video chat just round the corner, we are now entering a new era in interactivity.

3, Vodafone and Orange all currently offer video short codes. O2 and T-Mobile are due to launch their first video short codes later this summer.

Requestec would be happy to talk to interested parties about setting up 3G video services. Simply email or call us on 08707 565 797 to learn more.

Marek Zwiefka-Sibley, Head of Business Development, said:   "3G video IVR is as interactive as you can get without actually speaking to someone in person. And it's not just about interactivity... no longer will people miss a live televised event just because they're not in front of their TV at the time. 3G brings people closer to the action in every respect. Broadcasting, conferencing, video chat... all enabled by 3G."

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