Asia Digital TV News

MPEG LA Sues Mintek Digital, Inc. for Breach of MPEG-2 License Agreement
Feb 1, 2007 – MPEG LA, LLC has announced that it has sued Mintek Digital for breach of its MPEG-2 Patent Portfolio License with MPEG LA. The suit also names Jiangsu Digital Technology and Shinco Electronics Group, as responsible for Mintek's obligations.
News categories: MPEG LA, China, Digital TV, DVD, Licensing, Patent

Motorola VIP Set-Tops Selected by USEN CORPORATION to Expand Popular Internet Content Service in Japan
Feb 1, 2007 – Motorola (NYSE: MOT) has announced that USEN CORPORATION has selected the Motorola VIP series IPTV set-top platform to allow subscribers to it's PC-based internet content delivery service to view offerings on TV sets.
News categories: Motorola, USEN Corp, Digital TV, IPTV, Japan, Set Top Box, Streaming

ROK Launch First Ever Mobile TV Service in Thailand
Feb 1, 2007 – ROK Entertainment has announced the launch of it's mass-market 2.5G mobile TV service in Thailand in conjunction with Thailand's leading mobile network operator, AIS.
News categories: ROK Entertainment, AIS, Jonathan Kendrick, Digital TV, Mobile, Thailand

PCCW Selects Harmonic to Power New MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) Video Service
Jan 31, 2007 – Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced that PCCW is deploying Harmonic's new DiviCom® Electra™ 5400 standard definition (SD) MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) encoders for its entire now TV channel lineup.
News categories: Harmonic Inc, PCCW, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Hong Kong

UUSee - How Can 30 Million Chinese Broadband Users Be Wrong?
Jan 30, 2007 – Though the boom in online video distribution has most closely been associated with the U.S. and the English- speaking market, media and technology players would be well-served to look to China's UUSee for a very real glimpse into online video's future.
News categories: UUSee, China, Digital TV, Mobile, Streaming

Digital HDTV Alliance Formally Established In Beijing
Jan 29, 2007 – Beijing Gehua CATV Network Company has formed an alliance with other companies to provide comprehensive high-definition television service and accelerate the development of the service in China.
News categories: Gehua Cable, ATSC 3, Cable TV, China, Digital TV

Analog Devices And Legend Silicon Open Shanghai Design Lab
Jan 26, 2007 – Analog Devices (NYSE: ADI) and Legend Silicon have announced the opening of a joint design laboratory to develop reference designs for China's emerging mobile TV market.
News categories: Analog Devices, Legend Silicon, China, Mobile, Semiconductor, Terrestrial

Hong Kong - Public consultation on mobile TV
Jan 26, 2007 – The Hong Kong Government has issued a consultation paper on the introduction and regulation of mobile television in Hong Kong.
News categories: Commerce, Industry and Technology Bureau, Digital TV, Hong Kong, Mobile, Regulation

More Asian Consumers Embracing Mobile Video
Jan 24, 2007 – Asia/Pacific mobile video subscription rates and revenues will grow significantly over the next few years, as handset capabilities and broadcast technology become more advanced.
News categories: In-Stat, Asia, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile