LG Electronics launched the world's first 3G UMTS (WCDMA) TDMB (Terrestrial Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) handset in Europe.

The company provided 400 of its LG-V9000 handsets to BLM (Bavarian Regulatory Authority for Commercial Broadcasting). The LG-V9000 will be used by members of the World Cup Committee and international media during the World Cup trial service, allowing them to watch digital broadcasts of World Cup matches while on the move.

Mr. James Kim, President & CEO of LG Electronics Europe, said: "Customers will experience UMTS (WCDMA) TDMB technology firsthand with the LG-V9000. This phone can provide the highest-quality World Cup video footage to our European customers, compared to other TDMB products."

LG-V9000 supports GSM (2G), GPRS (2.5G), UMTS (WCDMA) (3G) and TDMB as well, providing the most advanced TV viewing features. With its 2.2-inch wide-swing LCD screen, users can watch TV programs for up to three hours straight and even record one-hour programs on the phone's large memory capacity. Using LG's internally developed DMB chip, the V9000 provides a perfect picture on a high-resolution screen and has a 3D surround sound system.