BSkyB launches broadband and mobile download services

BSkyB, the UK's leading satellite operator has today launched a broadband movie and sports service and a bundle of news, reviews, gossip and sports scores for mobile phones. The services are free to Sky Digital subscribers.

Sky by broadband is a new service exclusive to Sky digital customers. It allows you them enjoy hundreds of films on their PC, including a mix of Hollywood blockbusters and classic movie titles available on Sky Movies.

Subscribers with at least Windows XP PC's and 1mb broadband connections will get a couple of Sky movie channels and a couple of Sky Sports channels.

Sky by mobile is another brand new service exclusive to Sky digital and Sky Bet customers. It allows them to enjoy sports, news and entertainment headlines and videos on the move.

When they sign up sunbscribers can catch the following on their mobile at no extra cost:

- The latest news stories and videos from Sky Sports and Sky News
- Live scoreboards, tables, fixtures and results of key sports events
- Weather forecasts from the Sky News Weather team
- Daily round-ups from the celebrity world, plus exclusive interviews, reviews and previews from Sky One and Sky Movies
- Check odds, place bets and manage your Sky Bet account.

Customers need to check that they have compatible GPRS or 3G handsets.

This is a big move by Sky and one we believe they have been building towards for a couple of years. Does this make cable competitor NTL need Virgin Mobile even more? It should do!