The Rise of Mobile Phones: Expanding Possibilities and 24-Hour TV Broadcasting

The transcript discusses the expanding capabilities of mobile phones, including communication, gaming, messaging, and photography. It highlights a new service by Norwegian broadcaster NRK, offering 24-hour television broadcasting to mobile phones with video support. While the service is free, network charges apply, making it costly for long viewing. The transcript also speculates on whether this trend will spread globally, as mobile innovations in Scandinavia often do.

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a feature of mobile phones in the transcript?

• Taking photographs

• Playing games

• Making phone calls

• Sending emails

What new service does the Norwegian broadcaster NRK offer?

• 24-hour television broadcasting

• 24-hour internet access

• 24-hour music streaming

• 24-hour radio broadcasting

What is required to access NRK's new service?

• A special app from NRK

• A subscription to NRK

• A mobile phone with video support

• A mobile phone with internet access

How much does the user's phone network charge for using NRK's service?

• Free of charge

• 10 to 20 cents a minute

• 30 to 50 cents a minute

• 1 to 2 euros a minute

What is speculated about the trend of mobile phone services in Scandinavia?

• It will become a government service

• It will decline soon

• It will spread globally

• It will remain a local trend