BT, Microsoft and Virgin partner for mobile TV

BT, Microsoft and Virgin Mobile are set to announce plans to roll out a digital TV service for UK cellphone users. The service, which would have a trial later this year and launch officially in 2006, would have a minimum of five channels, along with a range of audio-only offerings. The system would be based on DMB services currently being marketed in Korea. The service is expected to be branded Virgin Mobile TV; pricing and other details are expected at an announcement on Tuesday at 3GSM.