Telefonica's IPTV operator Movistar Imagenio has incorporated four new HDTV channels on its offering. The new HD channels are: MGM HD, Unitel Classica HD, Eurosport HD and National Geographic Wild HD. The platform already offers GolTV HD and AXN HD. Eurosport HD and AXN HD are already included within Sogecable’s satellite pay-TV operator Digital+. Sogecable's […]
Canal Plus is once again ready to hit the international expansion trail, according to Chief executive Bertrand Meheut. He told Dow Jones the company was targeting a number of overseas pay-TV providers. Last year it failed, in a joint bid with Telefonica, to take over the Spanish platform Digital Plus.
A new gaming service will be available through BT’s TV packages in 2011. The OnLive platform has just made its debut in the US and will be launched in the UK towards the end of next year. BT said games usually available on consoles will be offered through the platform. “Over time, as consumer broadband […]
French telco Neuf Cegetel has enhanced its IPTV service with several new additions, including a new VOD service and linear channels. The VOD service, called Pass Cinéma, provides customers with a choice of up to 50 films each month for an initial subscription of E4.99 and E9.99 per month thereafter. Titles available include content from […]
iiNet will launch a new IPTV service in Australia this month. “The actual product should be available for purchase before the end of the month,” chief executive Michael Malone confirmed. He did not mention particulars of pricing plans except that the public could expect details in the coming days. iiNet has teamed up with FetchTV, […]
Vestel has selected Access NetFront Browser, NetFront Living Connect and the recently unveiled HbbTV Plug-in package for its entire range of connected digital TVs and STBs. Vestel will use Access technologies to add cutting-edge capabilities to its rich family of DTV products, including TV-optimised full Internet browsing with NetFront Browser, new digital home networking capabilities […]
Humax has confirmed the dates for over-the-air (OTA) software downloads to upgrade its range of PVRs and fix recent usability issues and slowdown in operation for the PVR-9200Tand PVR-9300T digital TV recorders. The OTA software upgrades will resolve issues that have occurred due to the increasing complexity of the UK's broadcast infrastructure, particularly the digital […]
From Colin Mann in Monte Carlo Monaco Telecom has launched the Principality's next generation, connected TV experience, bringing the telco's vision of tomorrow's connected home a step closer to reality. The initiative comprises three new developments: the launch of a new generation TVBox, the arrival of a number of new channels and video on demand […]
Broadband Forum, the global consortium of approximately 200 leading telecommunications service providers, network equipment manufacturers and software companies driving broadband solutions around the world, has announced a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at empowering next generation access solutions in a variety of technologies, including ADSL2plus, VDSL2 and GPON. Robin Mersh, COO of the Broadband Forum, […]
Pace has announced its membership of the Wi-Fi Alliance and the incorporation of Wi-Fi technology into selected upcoming STBs. Pace is pioneering the development of technologies to consume and share content around the home; Wi-Fi will be a crucial part of the future converged home entertainment environment.