Broadband (xDSL, DOCSIS, WiMax, FTTH, …) News

Switched Digital Video Will Give Cable Operators a Big HD Boost
Mar 26, 2008 – Switched Digital Video (SDV) technologies provide an excellent, long-term approach that is helping cable operators keep up the pace with expanding High Definition TV and super-high-speed data services, reports In-Stat.
News categories: In-Stat, Broadband, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Market Research

PrimaCom and Motorola team up for IPTV products in Germany
Mar 20, 2008 – Motorola (NYSE: MOT) and PrimaCom, a leading German CATV operator, today announced their IP TV cooperation in Germany.
News categories: PrimaCom, Motorola, Broadband, Cable TV, Digital TV, Germany, IPTV, Set Top Box

Entropic Communications to Showcase c.LINK® Product Solutions for Broadband Access and Home Networking at CCBN International in Beijing
Mar 19, 2008 – Entropic Communications has announced that it will exhibit its c.LINK suite of product solutions for broadband access and home networking in its booth at the China Content Broadcasting Network (CCBN) trade show held on March 21st - 23rd.
News categories: Entropic Communications, Broadband, Cable TV, CCBN, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Smart Home

Test Signals Breakthrough to Speed Transfers of Large Files Over the Internet
Mar 14, 2008 – Large files can be moved over the Internet more quickly and efficiently using a new peer-to-peer (P2P) file transfer system, recent tests over the Verizon (NYSE:VZ) network show.
News categories: Verizon, Pando Networks, Broadband, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Software, Streaming

UK - Ofcom confirms plans to release spectrum suitable for mobile television
Mar 13, 2008 – Ofcom today confirmed details of plans to auction radio spectrum suitable for a range of services including mobile television and satellite radio, with a provisional deadline for applications of 10 April 2008.
News categories: Ofcom, Full Statement, Broadband, Digital TV, Mobile, Regulation, UK

SureWest Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results Support Transformation to a Triple-play Communications Provider
Mar 13, 2008 – SureWest (NASDAQ: SURW) Video RGUs increased 7% in the fourth quarter compared to the prior year reflecting growth in residential digital cable subscribers and increased demand for premium, digital features including VOD, HDTV and HD DVR.
News categories: SureWest, Earnings Release, Broadband, Digital TV, DVR, Fibre, IPTV, Results, Subscribers, USA

GoBackTV Demonstrates New End-User Set-Top Box Interface
Mar 12, 2008 – GoBackTV has announced the first public demonstration of a new CoverFlow-style option for the RetroVue MyRV Portal set-top box interface.
News categories: GoBackTV, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DOCSIS, IPTV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Video Exchange

Iliad Financial Results 2007
Mar 12, 2008 – During 2007, Iliad delivered strong operational and financial growth. The Group's strategy, which is based on the unbundling of the local loop and growing use of optional value-added services with the Freebox, has enabled a significant improvement in the Group's profitability.
News categories: Iliad, Broadband, Digital TV, France, IPTV, Results, Set Top Box, Subscribers

NextWave Wireless and Alcatel-Lucent Collaborate on the Development of Next-Generation WiMAX Broadcast Solution
Mar 12, 2008 – NextWave Wireless (NASDAQ: WAVE) has announced that it has entered into a strategic agreement with Alcatel-Lucent (NYSE: ALU) to develop advanced WiMAX broadcast solutions for mobile operators worldwide.
News categories: NextWave Wireless, Alcatel-Lucent, Broadband, Digital TV, Mobile, Semiconductor, Streaming, TV Services