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Compatible mobile devices for Livecast currently include Symbian, Windows
Mobile 5/6, Windows PocketPC 2003, and Windows CE devices.
We are constantly adding new devices to our list
of compatible mobile devices.
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Of course, the faster, the better. Encoding quality of the video
is optimized for all major wireless networks, including: GPRS, 1xRTT,
EDGE, UMTS, EV-DO, EV-DO Rev.A, BGAN, WiFi, HSDPA, WiBro and WiMax. Please note
- Livecast does not recommend using GPRS (or its' cousin EDGE), as these networks tend to suffer from unreliable consistency
of available data channel.
Check with your wireless network provider to obtain a data account.
For regular livecasting, we strongly recommend purchasing
an "all you can eat" data account, if this is available. Alternatively,
many 3G/UMTS operators offer pricing for a block of multiple hours
of service or, alternatively data consumption at reasonable rates,
priced by the gigabyte. Avoid a metered kilobyte plan, as this will
likely be horrendously expensive (although this will certainly make
your operator pleased).
Another point to consider, you will be utilizing the "uplink" capacity
of your data account. In general, the larger the kbps rate that
your data account provides for, the better the quality of video
your viewers will receive.
The speed of your originating video feed will dictate data requirement
necessary for each viewer (i.e. if you are transmitting at 300 kbps
Wifi speed, viewers on a 28 kbps GPRS phone will be unable to view
your content). Tailor your data for the expected viewer rate
to ensure maximum compatibility.
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Sign up for an account and download/install the appropriate Livecast
software on your mobile device.
When you're ready to start, launch Livecast on your
mobile device, check your settings, and ensure you are actively
connected to the internet.
Press the start button and you are livecasting! During the livecast,
you can automatically send a link to share the livecast with selected viewers.
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