IPTV News

NBC Universal and BT Collaborate for IPTV

July 27, 2006 - Universal Pictures UK, NBC Universal International Television Distribution and BT have announced simultaneous digital distribution agreements bringing a wide range of NBC Universal content for purchase (via download-to-own) or rental (via video-on-demand) in the UK.

Telchemy Awarded Two New Patents in VoIP and IPTV Performance Management

July 27, 2006 – Telchemy, developer of voice and video over IP fault and performance management technology, has announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has awarded the Company two additional patents for their VoIP and IPTV performance monitoring and analysis technology.

euNetworks Launches High-Capacity Fiber Network, Enabling IPTV Streams

July 26, 2006 – euNetworks, the European division of Global Voice Group, has unveiled a high-capacity fiber optic network.

Ericsson Provides TDC with VDSL2 Based High Performance Broadband

July 26, 2006 - TDC has deployed VDSL2 broadband technology to deliver Triple Play services, including Internet, IP Telephony and IPTV, over a High-Performance Broadband architecture. The VDSL2 system is now in field test.

Arkwest to Deploy Entone’s IPTV VoD Solution

July 26, 2006 – Entone Technologies, an IPTV video on demand (VOD) solution provider, has announced that Arkwest Communications has selected its IPTV VOD solution for a rollout in Arkansas. This new broadband video service will allow Arkwest to provide a bundled triple-play service offering; including a local phone service, high speed Internet, and digital TV.

Sampo's Next Generation IP-Connected LCD TVs Access Web Entertainment Through Oregan Media Browser

July 25, 2006 – Oregan Networks, a digital media delivery software provider, has entered into a licensing agreement with Sampo of Taiwan, a flat-panel television manufacturer, who supplies products to well-known global high street CE brands, such as Sharp, as well as targeting domestic Taiwanese and US markets with its own-branded HD-Ready and network enabled TVs.

Optibase Announces Second Quarter 2006 IPTV Results

July 25, 2006 – Optibase, a digital video solutions provider, has announced their financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006.

hanarotelecom Launches IPTV Service

July 25, 2006 - hanarotelecom has made inroads into the telecommunication-broadcasting convergence market, rolling out a commercial Triple Play Service (TPS), which they believe to be the first of its kind offered by a domestic fixed-line carrier.

Eagle Broadband Signs Miami-Based ANEW Broadband as New IPTV Customer in Southern Florida

Jul 21, 2006 - Eagle Broadband has announced the signing of ANEW Broadband as a new IPTV customer in the southern Florida region.

Ikanos Introduces IPTV-Optimized, Multi-Mode VDSL2 Solutions

July 21, 2006 - Ikanos Communications, developer and provider of Fiber Fast™ broadband solutions, has recently introduced what they believe to be the industry’s first IPTV-optimized, multi-mode VDSL2 chipsets for Central Office (CO), Remote Terminal (RT) and Customer Premises Equipment (CPE).

Asia Pacific Leading the Way in IPTV

July 20, 2006 - The Asia/Pacific region is leading the global revolution of IPTV in infrastructure deployments, applications development, and subscriber adoption, reports In-Stat. The region’s broadband penetration and regulatory support help to foster the fastest-growing IPTV market in the world, the high-tech market research firm says.

Backspace Shores Up IPTV Walled Garden

July 20, 2006 - Backspace Communications, has announced that they have completed their final round of content acquisition for their Expanded Basic Lineup. With a carefully crafted package, Backspace is now positioned for a major Walled Garden Launch.

KyLinTV Presents Chinese IPTV Service: TVS

July 19, 2006 - KyLinTV has just rolled-out Guangdong Southern Television (TVS), the first channel in China to broadcast entirely in Cantonese, as part of the largest selection of Chinese entertainment in North America: 26 live broadcast channels and a vast video library that offers subscribers more than 20,000 hours of choice.

Telefonica O2 Czech Republic Launches Pilot Operation of IPTV

July 19, 2006 - Telefonica O2 Czech Republic has launched a pilot operation for Internet protocol television (IPTV), offering the firm’s employees around 30 programs, including the opportunity to download films on demand, during the first phase. The offer includes Czech and Slovak channels, along with news, documentary and children’s channels. There are about 250 films available for download. At the same time, the pilot operation will test the sales channels of these services.

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