Semiconductor solutions specialist Broadcom has revealed a new reference platform for operators in emerging markets to deploy more cost-effectively two-way set-top box (STB) solutions with HD and Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) 2.0. The new Broadcom chipset builds on the proven engineering and expertise of the BCM7019 HD cable system-on-a-chip (SoC) and delivers […]
Humax has released its open platform HTML5 based smart set-top box, which it claims is the first of its kind in the world. Humax will supply Korean cable TV operator T-broad with the smart set-top boxes based on the next generation web standard. When the STB is connected to a TV, the TV performs like […]
Technicolor has been awarded two contracts from Hathway, India’s leading cable broadband service provider, for MediaAccess gateways and MediaPlay STBs. The selected solution will enhance Hathway’s digital cable offering by enabling the delivery of HD video content and ultra-high speed broadband services to end users. MediaAccess TCM471 features multiple channels aggregation (channel bonding) to maximise […]
HomeGrid Forum has announced that twelve new products from seven vendors have passed certification testing for HomePNA interoperability and compliance. The newly certified HomePNA products feature set-top boxes from Arris and Kaon Media, residential gateways from ZyXEL and Pace, an Ethernet to HomePNA bridge from Cameo, ONTs from Calix and a new reference board from […]
HickoryTech, a communications provider serving business and residential customers in US Midwest, has deployed Amino’s HD set-top boxes as part of its IPTV service offering. Amino will provide its A140 HD set-top boxes to HickoryTech which operates a 4,100 mile state-of-the-art fibre network across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. […]
In a move designed to deliver new customer experiences and to spur innovation among smartphone and tablet app developers, satellite platform DISH has opened its third-party application programming interface (API) to developers. Trusted partners can now access many of the same second-screen APIs that DISH uses for its own DISH Explorer mobile app on its […]
Findings from research firm IHS suggest that despite the pay-TV industry’s increasing focus on delivering services to alternative devices such as PCs, smartphones and tablets, what it describes as its traditional flagship platform – the set-top box – continues to thrive, with market shipments set to hit record highs in 2013, 2014 and 2015. According […]
In June, TiVo agreed terms with Cisco Systems and Google whereby the two giants agreed to pay up $490 million to settle outstanding litigation over the use of TiVo patents. The cash is to be paid over to TiVo by August 1st. Meanwhile, TiVo has to confirm formally that all its litigation against Cisco and […]
India’s largest DTH operator Dish TV is upping the cost of its standard definition digital set-top boxes. They now cost an extra $4.11, taking the price to $36.98, while the DVR version costs a couple of dollars extra at $38.62. Dish is holding the price of its more expensive HD boxes at Rupees 3099 ($51.50). […]
TalkTalk is offering customers three months of free TV, broadband and phone. The offer, branded “The Big Free”, gives TalkTalk customers three months of free YouView TV, unlimited broadband use and phone calls. The offer is available to both new and current TalkTalk customers. The package normally costs £15.50 (€18.2) per month and the £299 YouView […]