Ofcom has unveiled plans for a pilot of innovative ‘white space’ technology in the UK. Use of these white spaces will allow devices to transmit and receive wireless signals for applications such as broadband access for rural communities, Wi-Fi-like services or new ‘machine-to-machine’ networks. Ofcom is inviting industry to take part in the pilot, which […]
PLAiR has begun shipping its portable streaming device to customers in the US. Unveiled at the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), PLAiR delivers platform and device agnostic AirPlay-like functionality from Apple, Windows and Android devices to any HDTV with an open HDMI port. “While more and more viewers are holding a phone or tablet while […]
The Broadband Forum has confirmed the launch of BroadbandSuite 6.1 that gives service providers the tools required to provide the speed and stability needed to effectively deliver superfast broadband services such as IPTV. BroadbandSuite 6.1 defines vectoring and bonding options for supercharging DSL, and key methods for improving quality measurements, IPTV service delivery and techniques […]
Ireland has a need to be constantly connected as digital device ownership continues to rise to enable round the clock online access, according to the latest eircom Household Sentiment Survey (eHSS). The in-depth bi-annual nationwide survey shows how Ireland is embracing technology at every opportunity. Ireland is now a nation that has a desire to […]
As the use of multiple connected devices in the home continues to increase year over year, home networks provide the foundation to connect mobile devices, appliances and systems in the home, according to Gartner. Gartner said that a network that shares a robust, reliable and fast fixed broadband access in the home will provide a […]
Almost 75 per cent of European adults access the Internet regularly, and more than half of them own two or more connected devices, according to Forrester’s report on the state of consumers and technology for Europe. Based on a survey of more than 22,000 respondents, the study provides in-depth graphical analysis of a wide range […]
Televes UK has announced it is one of the companies who will supply high quality RF filters to at800 to help mitigate potential interference to terrestrial digital TV reception from 4G mobile phone services that will soon launch at 800 MHz. at800 is the consumer brand of Digital Mobile Services Limited, the organisation responsible for […]
US consumer electronics trade body the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has voiced its opposition to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding a test procedure for set-top boxes. Doug Johnson, vice president of technology policy, described the department’s rulemaking for set-top boxes as “wasteful and unnecessary” in light of industry leadership and […]
Finland’s Teleste has acquired 100 per cent of Asheridge Communications Ltd, the UK provider of access network equipment for cable operators. Asheridge has a particularly strong offering in HFC network passives products and customised solutions. Asheridge is strengthening Teleste’s position as the leading supplier of access networks for European cable operators. With offices in the […]
Digisoft.tv, a global provider of HTML5 set-top box (STB) software and Dune HD, a global leader in full HD media players and connected boxes, announced at NAB a new cost-effective consumer platform aimed at carriers and retailers. Based on the award-winning Dune HD Connect StickSTB with additional support for the company’s full line of IPTV […]