IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) News

SecureMedia Enters New Phase of Growth with Acquisition by Cavalier Telephone and TV
Aug 17, 2007 – SecureMedia, the industry leader and most experienced source for digital media protection is now the strongest, financially and strategically, having been acquired by Cavalier Telephone and TV, the largest full-service competitive communications provider in the United States.
News categories: SecureMedia, Cavalier Telephone, Content Protection, Digital TV, DRM, IPTV, MandA, USA

Fiber To The Home Will Bring Many Community Benefits
Aug 17, 2007 – EPB in Chattanooga has announced the initial approval of a Fiber to the Home initiative. EPB plans to fund the construction of the infrastructure with income generated by the sale of internet, video entertainment, and phone services.
News categories: Digital TV, Fibre, IPTV, USA

Embarq to Test Telco TV Service
Aug 16, 2007 – Embarq Corp. (NYSE: EQ) has announced that it will begin testing its own TV service next year.
News categories: Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, USA

Thomson Debuts Next-Generation Decoding Chip for High Definition Set-Top Boxes
Aug 16, 2007 – Thomson (Euronext 18453)(NYSE:TMS) has announced it will also introduce a high-end video decoder integrated circuit (IC), Thomson 4230, at IBC 2007 (Thomson stand 1.411). Optimized for personal video recording (PVR) applications, this chip provides HD decoding for H.264, MPEG2, MPEG4, and DivX® codecs, as well as standard definition (SD) streams.
News categories: Cable TV, Content Protection, DVR, IBCShow, ICs, IPTV, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Thomson Unveils Its New Cost-Effective Decoding Chip for Set-Top Boxes at IBC 2007
Aug 16, 2007 – Thomson (Euronext 18453) (NYSE:TMS) has announced that it will present the Thomson 4221 integrated circuit (IC) solution for MPEG2 standard definition (SD) applications at IBC 2007. Equipped with five outputs and advanced security features, the IC is optimized for Personal Video Recording (PVR) and Digital Video Recording (DVR) applications including satellite, IP and cable set-top boxes.
News categories: Cable TV, Digital TV, IBCShow, ICs, IPTV, Satellite, Semiconductor, Set Top Box

Chile - Telmex to offer wireless triple-play
Aug 16, 2007 – The Chilean unit of Mexican telecoms giant Telmex (NYSE: TMX) aims to strengthen its position in the local residential market after closing the acquisition of Chilean satellite TV operator Zap TV.
News categories: Broadband, Digital TV, IPTV, Mexico, Satellite

SIDSA features its technology solutions for DTT, Mobile TV and IPTV broadcasters and operators
Aug 15, 2007 – SIDSA, an International DVB technology provider, will showcase its high-profile activity in the fields of Digital TV, IPTV, Mobile TV, Conditional Access Systems and Broadband, during the forthcoming IBC show that will take place in Amsterdam on September 7-11th.
News categories: SIDSA, Conditional Access, IBCShow, IPTV, Mobile, Satellite, Semiconductor, Terrestrial

Accedo Broadband to Launch IPTV Multiplayer Gaming Engine at IBC
Aug 15, 2007 – Accedo Broadband has announced the launch of its multiplayer gaming engine. This service, available for IPTV, will be demonstrated on the Accedo Broadband stand (#126 in the IPTV Zone) at IBC.
News categories: Digital TV, Gaming, IBCShow, IPTV, Set Top Box, Software

IPTV to roll out in 30 cities by Mar 2009
Aug 15, 2007 – With the broadband penetration gaining momentum, IPTV is set for a boom in India and is expected to be available in around 30 cities in the next 18-20 months, industry officials said.
News categories: Digital TV, India, IPTV