Satellite Television (DBS, DTH, DSat, DVB-S, DVB-S2) News

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

DISH Network Introduces New High Definition DVR to Complement Nation's Largest HD Package
Aug 16, 2007 – EchoStar Communications (Nasdaq:DISH), with its DISH Network® satellite TV service, has announced the introduction of its newest high definition (HD) DVR, the ViP722. The ViP722 is an advanced version of the company's award-winning ViP622 DVR.
News categories: Digital TV, DVR, Satellite, Set Top Box, USA

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

DIRECTV Partners with CURRENT Group to Enable Broadband and VoIP Services to its Customers
Aug 15, 2007 – DIRECTV (NYSE: DTV) and CURRENT Group have announced an agreement that will enable DIRECTV to offer its customers CURRENT's innovative BPL (Broadband Over Powerline) high-speed Internet and VoIP services at the end of 2007/beginning of 2008.
News categories: DIRECTV, CURRENT Group, Broadband, Digital TV, Satellite, USA

Romania - Dolce tops 250,000-subscriber mark
Aug 14, 2007 – Speaking exclusively to Broadband TV News, the Romanian incumbent telco Romtelecom has revealed that its DTH platform Dolce had 250,000 subscribers at the end of last month.
News categories: Digital TV, Romania, Satellite, Subscribers

Lockheed Martin Marks 33rd Consecutive A2100 Success With The Launch Of BSAT-3a Satellite
Aug 14, 2007 – The BSAT-3a telecommunications satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] for the Broadcasting Satellite System Corporation (B-SAT), was successfully has been launched from Kourou, French Guiana.
News categories: Digital TV, Japan, Satellite

Thailand - TrueVisions subscriber number reaches 569,000
Aug 14, 2007 – Thailand's TrueVisions subscriber numbers have reached 569,000, with the business' mass market strategy having attracted more than 228,000 customers since its launch a year ago.
News categories: TrueVisions, True Corporation, Digital TV, Results, Satellite, Subscribers, Thailand