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Layton, Julia. "How TV Phones Work." 31 March 2006. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/tv-phone.htm> 13 May 2008.

by Julia Layton

Inside This Article

Introduction to How TV Phones Work

Mobile TV Broadcasts

Mobile TV Reception

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