[Satellite Today 02-11-09] Solaris Mobile is getting ready to launch live mobile video demonstrations in Europe, the company said Feb. 9. The company, a joint venture between SES Astra and Eutelsat Communications, will give live mobile television broadcasting demonstrations at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, which starts Feb. 16.
    Solaris will provide mobile TV solutions based on the DVB-SH (a hybrid satellite/terrestrial standard) by moving vehicles on two different demonstration platforms and on its booth to next generation handsets and multimedia players.
    The In-car Infotainment services will be demonstrated within a fleet of five Mercedes E Class Series cars provided by the partner Europcar.  Each car is equipped with the same set-up, including two embedded screens for the rear seats and one embedded screen in the dashboard. While travelling around Barcelona, passengers will have the chance to enjoy, without any interruptions, a selection of live premium TV-channels, such as Euronews and Eurosport.