Sky Mobile TV app hits iPhone

 

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By Stuart Turton

Posted on 10 Nov 2009 at 09:44

Sky has launched its mobile television app, allowing users to stream live sport and news channels to their iPhone.

The Sky Mobile TV app offers access to Sky Sports channels, ESPN and Sky News over a Wi-Fi connection. The application is free to download, though it will require a £6 per month subscription.

There's no word on whether the service will grow to include movie and entertainment channels, such as Sky One, however the sports package includes live matches from the Barclays Premier League, Scottish Premier League and Football League.

There's also European Tour golf, Premiership rugby and cricket.

The television app is the latest in a string of new services being offered by Sky. The broadcaster already offers a free sports application that delivers updates, with Sky claiming it's already reached two million downloads.

"In less than a year we've already seen millions of downloads of Sky's various iPhone apps," said David Gibbs, the general manager for mobile at Sky. "Now, by launching our new Sky Mobile TV app, we are able to combine the demand for great live TV on the move with the quality of experience offered through the iPhone and iTouch."

O2 is offering its customers three month's free subscription to Sky Mobile TV.