MOBILE PHONE WORLD CONGRESS
Newstands will be converted in a huge digital television
J. C. A 14/02/2008

Starting march, newstands will become interactive. The Association of Newspaper Vendors of Barcelona along with Hermes Publicidad will launch Canalkiosk in over 700 city newstands. The idea is to provide citizens with a new information system, where they will be able to interact, says Marc Bonavia, Partner of Sit Mobile.

Newstands instal a flat screen where soundless information will be broadcasted. Customers with bluetooth device in their cell phones, will be able to download screensavers, games, music, videos and discount coupons. Wi- Fi connection provided by Fon will give access to Internet. Admira, On Comunicación and Pandora Box TV will provide digital content, such as cultural content, public services, travel or food information. Pedestrians may participate and interact with the channel to have access to a 2.0 webpage, by registering for free. This will allow them to upload videos, photos, news, messages or adds. For example: If someone has lost their pet, they can upload the information on the channel. This project maybe developed soon in city’s like Madrid.

Web Page: El Pais

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