On September 8, 2010, the Mobile500® Alliance was formed by a coalition of leading television broadcasters to accelerate the availability of mobile digital television, or Mobile DTV, to consumers nationwide.

Mobile500 Alliance was formed with 50 member companies holding licenses to 437 television stations. The digital television signals of these stations reach 94% of US TV households.

The Mobile500 Alliance brings together leading broadcasters in a collective, focused effort to accelerate the nationwide availability of mobile digital television service for local broadcasters.

Mobile DTV enables consumers to watch live television on their laptops, smart phones and other mobile devices, as well as out-of-home platforms such as billboards and vehicles, all using a broadcast signal and without using the bandwidth of wireless providers.

Over-the-air television delivered to mobile and out-of-home devices in local markets meet the growing demand of on-the-go consumers, and expands upon the one-to-many efficiencies provided by local broadcasters.