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Portugal Telecom chooses Ruckus Smart Wi-Fi for in-home distribution of IPTV service

October 9, 2007 – Ruckus Wireless has announced that Portugal Telecom has selected its Ruckus MediaFlex Smart Wi-Fi system as the standard for wireless in-home distribution of the telco’s ‘meo’ IPTV service.

IPTV subscriptions worldwide grow 179% in one year, according to new figures from DSL Forum

October 9, 2007 – The number of subscribers to IPTV services worldwide grew by 179% in the 12 months to 30 June 2007 to reach 8mn, according to new figures from a survey prepared for the DSL Forum by analyst firm Point Topic and announced at the Broadband World Forum Europe currently being held in Berlin.

Telefónica to upgrade Imagenio IPTV service in November

October 4, 2007 – Telefónica is to upgrade its Imagenio IPTV service in November this year, according to news portal CabSat Daily.

Ikanos introduces Rapid Rate Adaptation technology to reduce IPTV service interruptions

October 4, 2007 – US firm Ikanos Communications has announced the launch of its Rapid Rate Adaptation (RRA) technology, which is designed to reduce interruptions to IPTV and triple-play services caused by sudden, large noise changes.

Survey finds high level of engagement with ISMA open standards in IPTV market

October 4, 2007 – A recent survey by the industry trade association Internet Streaming Media Alliance (ISMA) has found that nearly two thirds of people requesting ISMA specifications since 2004 have implemented the open standard work in a product or intend to do so.

Verimatrix closes additional $5mn funding round, passes 3mn STB licences sold

October 4, 2007 – Verimatrix has raised an additional $5mn of funding capital to support its growth, and at the end of the third quarter of this year also passed 3mn set-top box (STB) licences sold.

Telcos face saturated pay-TV market in US, says Gartner report

October 3, 2007 – Telcos face a ‘fairly saturated’ pay-TV market for their IPTV services, but their entry has impelled cable and satellite rivals to add interactivity features, according to a new report from research firm Gartner.

Time Warner Cable Business Class launches IPTV service for business customers

October 3, 2007 – Time Warner Cable Business Class has announced that it has launched an IPTV service for its business customers called BusinessLink.tv, which delivers broadcast news and information channels to their computers.

Telefônica invests R$ 500mn in broadband network in Brazil as preparations for IPTV continue

October 3, 2007 – Telefônica is investing R$ 500mn (US$ 272.85mn) this year in improvements to its broadband network in Brazil to increase coverage and capacity, which will in turn facilitate the deployment of an IPTV service in the country.

Telecom Italia in talks to offer all Sky Italia channels on IPTV service?

October 2, 2007 – Telecom Italia is reportedly in talks with News Corporation to broadcast all of Sky Italia’s channels on its IPTV service Alice Home TV, according to local newspaper Il Corriere della Sera.

BSNL to provide IPTV services in Andhra Pradesh from November

October 2, 2007 – State-owned Indian telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has revealed plans to launch an IPTV service in the state of Andrah Pradesh in November this year, according to reports in the local press.

Private announces agreements with nine new IPTV operators in Europe

October 2, 2007 – Private Media Group has announced that during the third quarter of 2007 it signed agreements with nine new IPTV operators in Europe to provide adult digital content.

Streaming21 opens IPTV R&D centre in Singapore

October 1, 2007 – Streaming21, a provider of broadcast-quality streaming solutions with headquarters in California, has announced the launch of a new research and development centre for IPTV, mobile TV and digital home solutions in Singapore.

IPTV surge boosts pay-TV market in Spain

October 1, 2007 – The burgeoning IPTV market in Spain is boosting growth of the overall pay-TV market in the country, according to a new report from the organisation Red.es, part of Spain’s Ministry of Industry, Tourism and Commerce.

Brasil Telecom launches commercial IPTV service

October 1, 2007 – Brasil Telecom (BrT) has launched the first commercial IPTV service in Brazil, according to reports in the local press.

Verimatrix’s VCAS content security deployed for T-2 IPTV service in Slovenia

October 1, 2007 – Verimatrix has announced that its Video Content Authority System (VCAS) has been deployed by system integrator Smart Com to protect the IPTV service of Slovenian alternative IPTV operator T-2.

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