Mostelecom selects Conax to secure its digital platform

MOSCOW — Today Conax announced that Mostelecom, a subsidiary of National Telecommunications (NTK), and has entered a contract with the content protection specialist. With new partnership, Conax will provide advanced chipset pairing and CI+ technology to protect the content delivered by NCN (National Cable Networks) to more than two million subscribers in Moscow, covering 95 districts.

The Conax solution was selected from among top content protection contenders based on Conax’ robust security record. In a price-competitive market, Conax will also provide NCN with additional competitive tools for attracting new customers, such as:

• Comprehensive, easy installation
• Seamless integration with head-end equipment and client devices
• Wide range of quality security-evaluated client devices & no royalty fee
• No royalty fees, and attractive price offering of quality partner client devices

“NCN (National Cable Networks) provides smooth migration of Mostelecom subscribers to the benefits of digital TV, said Alexander Tseitlin, CEO Mostelecom. Conax’ proven solutions and experienced personnel will provide a strong partner for further enabling NCN business models; secure and advanced digital TV offerings ensuring expectations for continued subscriber growth.”

“Mostelecom is already leader in a market exploding with additional new opportunities. Conax looks forward to a close cooperation with the Mostelecom team in further leveraging sustained customer growth through a highly secure platform that enables both lower costs and a more profitable operation, says Thomas Blichfeldt, VP EMEA Sales, Conax. As the offering continues to blossom, Conax will be there to provide guidance and expertise.”