By: Ben Robinson, IntoMobile Saturday, January 24th, 2009 at 2:21 PM
Tech Digest is reporting that 3UK has announced it will be offering lotsa new “On-Demand” mobile TV (I would assume that to mean 3G streaming) – including stuff like, South Park, The HIlls, and Pimp My Ride!
It’s going to cost between £1.29-£1.99 apparently for a week’s access to an episode, which is an addition to the existing service (which incidentally has coverage of things like Sky Sports).
Hmm, well I’d pay to be able to access South Park – it’s just awesomely funny, along with that other animated classic Family Guy. £1.29? Yep, I’d swallow that – just take me to the content!
Seriously though, it’s good to see Operators (especially ones like 3UK) continuing to build out their content catalogue – people need new stuff to consume, and popular shows like these should be in high demand, on demand!
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