Local TV will be coming to a range of handheld portable devices for free in dozens of markets over the next several months, according to The Chicago Tribune.

The advent of what's being called Mobile DTV will begin in about 22 cities across the country. Traditional broadcast channels will be available for transmission on any of a number of devices that are currently selling in Europe and elsewhere for around $100. The picture will be crisp and clear -- even if a passenger is watching a handheld device in a vehicle traveling at highway speeds.

No word yet if the cable channels will piggyback on this technology and begin offering cable packages for a monthly fee.