ADB Launches Hybrid Receiver for UK Freeview HD and Catch-Up TV Services

Enables UK TV viewers to enjoy Freeview HD™ programs, catch-up TV services and more

GENEVA, Switzerland and LONDON, UK — Advanced Digital Broadcast (SIX:ADBN), a leading supplier of technology to the global digital television industry, announced today that it will soon introduce its i-CAN™ Easy HD receiver in the UK. The device, ADB’s first UK consumer product, will be available in stores in time for the football World Cup and will enable UK TV viewers to watch over 50 standard and high definition television channels(1), without the need for a pay TV subscription, as well as accessing catch-up TV applications.

The i-CAN™ Easy HD receiver benefits from ADB’s years of experience developing advanced hybrid digital TV platforms for many of the most successful pay-TV operators around the world. It was designed to maximize the viewers’ enjoyment, with the richest interactive functionalities, in an easy-to-use, clean-looking device.

Key highlights of the i-CAN™ Easy HD hybrid receiver include:

• ‘Plug and Watch’ – auto-installation lets viewers enjoy high definition TV quickly and easily
• Easy, fast interface – with ADB’s latest generation of high-definition intuitive user interface, an 8 day TV program guide, parental control, etc.
• ‘Highest Picture and audio quality’ – with high definition video and Dolby Digital Plus™ stereo audio output to TV or Home Cinema.
• Slim design – a clean, nice, compact case.
• Interactive – Thanks to ADB’s hybrid technology that allows the receiver to connect to internet applications, viewers will be able to access catch-up TV services and future interactive offers (2).
• Pay-TV ready – ready to access premium channels that may be rolled out.
• Expandable – the receiver’s embedded ‘Over the air’ update capability will offer viewers the very latest features and functions.
• Trusted Technology – designed by a leader in advanced pay-TV solutions, enjoyed in millions of homes throughout the world.

The i-CAN Easy HD is more than a receiver. It’s innovation. By ADB.

1. High-Definition channels only available in Freeview HD-enabled areas. Freeview HD is expected to be available in London, Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Exeter, Bristol, Cardiff and Swansea [and surrounding areas] before the World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2010.
2. Requires an Ethernet broadband connection.