Videotron, Comcast IPTV solution
August 30, 2017
Canadian multi-play operator Videotron has confirmed an agreement with multinational media and technology company Comcast. The strategic partnership is aimed at developing and delivering an IPTV service based on Comcast’s Xfinity X1 platform that will support a peerless customer experience for Videotron customers.
“We are very pleased with our decision to choose this state-of-the-art platform,” said Manon Brouillette, President and CEO of Videotron. “Combined with the power of Videotron’s network and its rich array of content, it will enable us to continue offering our customers the best possible experience and will strengthen our technology leadership.”
“Xfinity X1 continues to be a game-changer, allowing millions of people to search and navigate live TV, on demand movies and shows, web video, apps and more in a simple, fast and intuitive way,” said Tony Werner, President of Technology and Product for Comcast Cable. “The platform has changed the experience of watching video and our partnership with Videotron will extend X1’s reach to even more users.”