Hutch, Radio Mirchi, Nokia and HP have announced they are rolling out a visual radio service in India. “Visual radio allows listeners to tune in to local FM radio via the receiver on their Nokia devices while simultaneously receiving interactive information and graphics that are synchronised with radio broadcast through cellular network onto the screen of the handset.” It also allows people to take part in polls, competitions and so on. The service is free but data charges (10 paise (US$0.002) per 10kb of data) apply.
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