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Wind closes distribution deal with Sky Italia for IPTV service

October 9, 2007 – Italian telecoms and broadband operator Wind has signed a new distribution deal with pay-TV operator Sky Italia to screen the latter’s entire channel portfolio on the telco’s new IPTV service, according to reports.

Inuk Networks announces five year deal with MGt to bring Freewire IPTV platform to residential market

October 9, 2007 – Inuk Networks has announced that it has formed a five year agreement with customer management and technology solutions provider MGt to co-develop a unified customer interaction solution to support Inuk’s Freewire triple-play offering.

Telefónica del Sur chooses Ruckus Wireless for in-home distribution of WiTV IPTV service

October 9, 2007 – Ruckus Wireless has announced that Chilean telco Telefónica del Sur (TelSur) has selected its Ruckus MediaFlex Wi-Fi system for in-home wireless distribution of the telco’s new WiTV IPTV service.

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.

Wind closes distribution deal with Sky Italia for IPTV service

Inuk Networks announces five year deal with MGt to bring Freewire IPTV platform to residential market

Telefónica del Sur chooses Ruckus Wireless for in-home distribution of WiTV IPTV service

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

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

Telefónica to upgrade Imagenio IPTV service in November

Ikanos introduces Rapid Rate Adaptation technology to reduce IPTV service interruptions

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

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

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

Time Warner Cable Business Class launches IPTV service for business customers

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

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

BSNL to provide IPTV services in Andhra Pradesh from November

Private announces agreements with nine new IPTV operators in Europe

Streaming21 opens IPTV R&D centre in Singapore

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