The ICO G1 satellite and the terrestrial repeater network deliver video and interactive services directly to vehicles via the ICO mim device and roof-mount vehicle antenna. ICO is demonstrating all of the elements of its network in preparation for a subsequent commercial service launch. ICO will be conducting extensive market research to develop the commercial product.
ICO G1 is one of the largest commercial satellites ever deployed, is designed specifically to provide service for mobile and portable devices, and is now integrated with terrestrial networks that have been built in Las Vegas and Raleigh-Durham. These markets provide an opportunity to test and model distinct terrain and foliage characteristics that can be used to forecast national requirements for the terrestrial network build-out to support the ICO mim product, or any other innovative service offerings.
Las Vegas features a dense urban core with tall buildings surrounded by open terrain and mountainous areas, allowing for simulation of city center coverage and western desert environments.
ICO has constructed two terrestrial repeaters to cover the Las Vegas market. The ICO G1 satellite provides coverage outside the terrestrial network.
Raleigh-Durham has both a city center and heavily tree-lined suburban environment, similar to most East Coast population centers.
ICO has constructed 14 terrestrial repeaters to cover the Raleigh-Durham market. The ICO G1 satellite provides coverage outside of the terrestrial network.

ICO mim™ (mobile interactive media) is America’s first nationwide mobile interactive media service. Imagine having information, entertainment and assistance – wherever you want it, wherever you need it.

ICO mim combines live mobile television with interactive navigation and nationwide two-way communications. It redefines how you access information, services, and entertainment when you are on the go. High quality pictures delivered to larger screens is setting a new standard for how people view mobile video.

ICO mim is an ideal upgrade to existing in-vehicle screens and rear seat entertainment systems. Because ICO mim combines satellite-based service with terrestrial coverage in urban areas, it provides uninterrupted nationwide coverage, unlike any other service available today. Better still, ICO mim is delivered through an in-vehicle modem and roof-mount antenna system.

ICO mim promises a rich, interactive, and engaging media experience – no matter where in the U.S. you may go – enabling you to truly take the show on the road.

Picture yourself no longer being confined to watching television at home. Picture yourself no longer limited to watching only DVDs in your car. Picture the ultimate mobile television experience delivered to 7-15 inch screens, allowing you to take the show on the road like never before. From news shows and comedies to cartoons and sports, you and your family will enjoy your favorite shows and channels no matter where your trip takes you.
For the ICO mim trials, the channel lineup includes content from the leading brands in news, entertainment, educational and children’s programming.
Even just a few miles from home, getting the help you need for a flat tire or unexpected repair can be stressful. And when you’ve traveled far from home, it becomes that much more critical to your sense of comfort and safety. ICO mim delivers nationwide two-way messaging capability, with coverage in places where today’s vehicle assistance systems and cellular networks don’t reach. Wherever you may venture, you are connected to the help you need, so you can get back on the road quickly and safely.
Never travel alone again.

Alcatel Lucent:
Supporting the implementation of the DVB-SH standard for video, serving as the system integrator for the trial and also providing the engineering and network support for the terrestrial network.

Hughes:
Geo Mobile Radio (GMR) interface for ICO’s alpha trial, which allows for two-way communications via the ICO G1 satellite.

Delphi:
Automotive receivers and antennas using the DVB-SH standard under an exclusive three-year agreement in North America.

Expway:
Programming guide for mobile video channels.

Street Deck/MP3 Car:
Developed the user interface and navigation application.

Qualcomm:
Providing satellite EVDO. ICO, Qualcomm and other mobile satellite firms entered into a strategic partnership in September 2008 to develop commercial chipsets. This groundbreaking development effort will set a new standard for commercial mobile satellite services.

Nagravision:
Encryption and security features to ensure access to ICO mim is limited to paying subscribers.

DiBcom:
DVB-SH chipsets.

ICO Brings Satellite TV to your Car
"First out of the gate is ICO mim, a satellite-based service initially for cars. Their G1 satellite launched in April, and they're running their first truly live demo at CES this year." PC Magazine

CES: Mobile TV hits the road
"ICO Global Communications and Alcatel-Lucent demonstrated the power of the complementary DVB-SH ecosystem for the first time in the United States this week." Telephony Magazine

CES: ALU, ICO Taking TV to The Streets
"While the concept and reality of vehicles being equipped with communications capabilities needed to make it an office-on-wheels are not new, providing cars with entertainment services such as TV programming is." xChange Magazine

Broadcasts to mobile devices to start in 22 cities
"Lastly, Alcatel-Lucent and ICO Global Communications Ltd. were at the show to talk about their hybrid satellite-terrestrial broadcasting system, which can broadcast up to 15 channels to somewhat smaller antennas. They're hoping for a commercial launch next year, said Olivier Coste, head of Alcatel-Lucent's mobile broadcast division."

"The satellite-based systems have the advantage of nationwide coverage, which terrestrial systems can't match. On the other hand, satellite systems won't have local channels that are useful to drivers." Associated Press

CES: Best of the Rest
"The guys at ICO don’t mess around with minor software apps—they launch real live rockets into space and sell applications they bounce off them." AutoWeek Magazine

ICO Shows Portable Device and Vehicle-based Interactive Video Services
"CES attendees are seeing the full range of features deployed utilizing the satellite's two-way capabilities." Telematics Research Group

Riding Along with the ICO Mobile TV
"The system runs on the S-band, which is near the 2,100-Mhz cellular band used by European 3G cell phone systems. But because it's a broadcast system, ICO needs far fewer repeaters than a cellular network would; they're covering Las Vegas with two towers, plus the satellite." PC Magazine

Broadcasters Push Mobile TV Standard
"ICO will use DVB-SH for mobile video, delivering 10-15 channels of premium live TV content for 7–15 inch screens. Testing of ICO’s G1 satellite and innovative Ground Based Beam Forming (GBBF) system is now complete and the company has accepted the Space Segment from Space Systems/Loral. The satellite’s large 12 meter antenna delivers mobile television services directly to small mobile and portable devices." DailyWireless.com