ZTE in tie-up with Brazilian operator, Vivo launched a new low cost digital TV handset N290 in Brazil priced at BRL 399 in the prepaid version and BRL 199 in the postpaid version.

The handset makes use of an MF645 3G modem for Digital TV reception, and supports Vivo’s strategy to bring mobile Digital TV to its customers in time for the World Cup in South Africa in June.

It has a 3.2 inch widescreen and also has a 2.0 mega pixel camera. It supports 8 GB external memory.

"We want Brazilians to fully experience the World Cup and be able to watch the games anywhere and at anytime," he said, adding: "And when soccer fans have their own pocket TV, the experience certainly becomes much more complete."