IPTV
12-03-2010
News
TVP launches FTA platform on ASTRA
The public Polish television Telewizja Polska SA (TVP) launched a free-to-air platform on ASTRA on 15th September 2009. TVP has therefore extended its satellite capacity contracts for the use of two transponders at ASTRA’s main orbital position 19.2 degrees East. TVP has been using this capacity since 2005. TVP is the largest public TV broadcaster in Central and Eastern Europe. ››
Amazonas 2 satellite is integrated for launch
Ariane 5’s payload fairing is hoisted into position for installation over Amazonas 2 in the satellite staging area of the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building. Final payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2009, with the Amazonas 2 telecommunications satellite now encapsulated in its payload fairing. ››
Animal Planet HD in CYFRA+
On 16th of September 2009, subscribers of the satellite platform CYFRA+ have gained an access to Animal Planet HD. Until 11th of November channel can be viewed by all subscribers of the platform with has at least one HD option activated. This is the ninth high-definition channel available in CYFRA+, other ones include: CANAL+ Film HD, CANAL+ Sport HD, National Geographic Channel HD, HBO HD, Filmbox HD, MTVNHD, Eurosport HD and Eurosport 2 HD. ››
Neostrada with TV - a new opening
On 7th of October 2009 Polish Telecom (TP) has officially presented its new Neostrada offer, including the satellite platform. Subscribers of Neostrada service with television will be able to watch tv offer via satellite. Operator may also start offering its own HD channels (probably Orange Sport HD) and multiroom. Home sales from 10 October 2009. In IPTV service set-top boxes are delivered by Sagem while in the satellite offer by Samsung. more ››
NETGEM and Monaco Telecom Announce New TV Service
Leading IPTV set-top box manufacturer and software developer, Netgem and Monaco Telecom, the innovative telecom operator (www.monaco.mc), today announced the impending launch of an interactive TV service, that integrates multiple and heterogeneous sources of contents into one, attractive and easy to use experience. more ››
ADB celebrates 1.5 milllion IPTV decoders
Advanced Digital Broadcast, a leading supplier of technology to the global digital television industry, announced that it has shipped over 1.5 million IPTV set-top boxes, making ADB one of the top IPTV suppliers in the world. ADB will demonstrate at the IPTV World Forum (Stand 190) its latest range of Advanced Video Coding and High Definition (HD) set-top boxes, providing a complete product portfolio for IPTV operators. more ››
Netia and n prepare for IPTV
After completion of laboratory tests Netia company is preparing to introduce its IPTV project in Warsaw and Wroclaw in the first quarter of 2009. This project is made in cooperation with television of the new generation N and includes platform's complete channel offer, including the channels available in high definition. more ››
Viaccess to buy Orca Interactive
Viaccess, the French content security company, acquired Israeli middleware provider Orca Interactive for $21.4 million. Ordca stated that its middleware supports 1.2 million active subscribers globally. Orca Interactive is provider of IPTV middleware and applications for broadband network operators and service providers. more ››
Telekom Austria selects ADB-380W set-top boxes
Telekom Austria has selected Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) to supply high definition, ADB-3800W IPTV set-top boxes for its IPTV television services. more ››
