FLO
FLO (Forward Link Only) : A technology developed by Qualcomm and commercialized by a division of the company called MediaFlo. FLO is a multicast technology that was designed to increase the capacity and reduce the cost of delivering video, audio and other content to large numbers of users simultaneously. It transmits packets using OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing), a modulation technology that sends multiple signals at different frequencies to get the maximum use out of spectrum bandwidth. It was designed for markets where dedicated spectrum is available and where regulations permit high-power transmission from one or a small number of towers. FLO is also complementary to existing cellular networks using the CDMA2000, EV-DO or WCDMA cellular links. FLO is intended to be an alternative to other multimedia multicasting technologies, such as DVB-H.
