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Ireland - HomeVision triple play launches
Nov 19, 2007 – HomeVision, a new triple play offering has entered the Irish market. HomeVision is a Next Generation Digital Network that delivers digital TV to your television with broadband and a range of home phone options including free calls and low rate local, national, mobile and international calls.
News categories: 3PlayPlus, HomeVision, Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, Ireland

Jupiter Telecommunications Announces October 2007 Subscriber Figures
Nov 13, 2007 – Jupiter Telecommunications (JASDAQ: 4817) has announced that the total subscribing households as of October 31, 2007 served by J:COM's 21 managed franchises reached 2.74 million, up 478,800, or 21.2% since October 31, 2006.
News categories: Jupiter Telecommunications (J:COM), Full Release, Broadband, Cable TV, Digital TV, Japan, Subscribers

IPTV Global Forecast From 2007-2011 for October Shows More Strength in Market
Nov 12, 2007 – MRG's new bi-annual IPTV Forecast finds that Europe still leads the world market, while Asia and the "Rest-of-World" see emerging markets like China, Eastern Europe, Korea and Russia taking larger steps to growth.
News categories: Multimedia Research Group (MRG), Broadband, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, Fibre, IPTV, Market Research, Subscribers

Golden Telecom reports a 53% year-on-year increase in revenues and 207% increase in net income
Nov 8, 2007 – Golden Telecom launched IPTV service in trial mode using the infrastructure of Corbina. The IPTV technology is based on a Microsoft platform and allows greater flexibility and interactivity enabling Video-on-Demand ("VoD"), Pay-per-View and other value added services.
News categories: Golden Telecom, Earnings Release, Broadband, Digital TV, Fibre, IPTV, Results, Russia, Smart Home, Subscribers

BT second quarter and half year results to September 30, 2007
Nov 8, 2007 – At the end of October BT Vision had more than 60,000 customers. Further growth will be aided by the recent launch of a self install option, offering customers the choice to install BT Vision without the need for an engineer visit.
News categories: BT, Earnings Release, Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, Results, Subscribers, Terrestrial, UK

BT Vision now available to self install
Nov 8, 2007 – BT Vision is now available for customers to self install for a one-off connection fee of just £30 - making it even better value for people looking to enjoy Freeview and a vast range of film, sport, music and television programming on-demand, with no compulsory subscription.
News categories: BT Vision, Comtrend, Broadband, IPTV, Smart Home, Terrestrial, UK

Time Warner Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
Nov 7, 2007 – Time Warner (NYSE:TWX) digital video subscribers totaled 7.9 million at the end of the quarter, representing a 59% penetration of basic video customers. Digital video net additions reached 128,000 during the quarter.
News categories: Time Warner, Earnings Releases, Broadband, Cable TV, Digital TV, Results, Subscribers, USA

Virgin Media Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
Nov 7, 2007 – Virgin Media Inc. (NASDAQ: VMED) announces results for the quarter ended September 30, 2007. Digital TV net additions were 41,700, following net additions of 40,000 in the previous quarter.
News categories: Virgin Media, Earnings Release, Broadband, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, Results, UK

Increase in customers helps Swisscom grow and increase profits
Nov 7, 2007 – After adjustments for the takeover of Fastweb and special effects in the previous year, Swisscom's business proved stable. By the end of September, over 60,000 customers had chosen Bluewin TV.
News categories: Swisscom, Interim Report, Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, Results, Subscribers, Switzerland