Tablet TV launches in UK

UK-based Motive Television has begun taking pre-orders for its new Tablet Television for Christmas delivery to UK homes.

Tablet Television, which is a joint venture between Motive and US channels group Granite Broadcasting Corporation, allows viewers to watch and record all subscription-free, live HD television directly on to tablets via an over-the-air signal transmitted to a small antenna.

The use of the antenna means people can watch television on their handheld devices without wi-fi, mobile signal or a subscription. Customers will be able to pre-order TabletTV UK from this morning.

Motive believes the deal provides the potential for a significant uplift in the firm’s revenues over the next few years.

In September, the company appointed TV veteran Andrew Kaza as one of its non-executive directors to lead the roll-out of its new tablet service in the US.

Unlike controversial and now bankrupt service Aereo, Motive says Tablet TV has been developed with US broadcasters and does not retransmit any content, instead enabling devices to pick up the original transmission.