Yes, it would be great if we can watch TV programs on the phones. A part from MediaFLO, a mobile TV system run by Qualcomm Inc (AT$T and Verizon Wireless already sell phones that are compatible with this and offer 10 channels for $15 per month), there is another mobile TV technology: “mobile digital TV”.

The head of AT&T Inc.’s consumer business said Friday that he believes there may be room for phones in the company’s lineup that can receive new digital broadcasts from local TV stations, if a business model can be worked out.

TV stations in 22 U.S. cities announced this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show that they will start broadcasting signals this year in “mobile digital TV,” a format designed to be received by devices like cell phones, MP3 players, GPS units and in-car entertainment systems.

[via Boston.com | Photo credit: OMVC]