According to informiTV, the much-promised remote scheduling/recording Sky+ service will be launched very soon by BSkyB (although, it's been 'on the way' for a few months).The service will be free to Sky+ subscribers (although, there will be a mobile phone network or data charge for accessing the application) so long as the Sports or Movies package is part of your current Sky setup (users who pay the flat £10 fee for Sky+ will not be able to receive the service). Registration will also be required.
The 'Sky by Mobile' application will be available on compatible 3G or GPRS phones, and users will be able to schedule recordings on their Sky+ box at home over-the-air, whilst a simple text message alternative will be available to users who do not have the necessary mobile phone handset.
I'd like to have seen this in place for the World Cup -- I don't know how many matches I've missed the start of because I've forgotten to schedule a recording.
