USA (United States of America) Digital TV News

Axcera and Expway Integrate ATSC M/H Transmission Solutions for NAB 2009
Apr 16, 2009 – Axcera and Expway have announced the integration of Axcera's Mobile DTV pre-processer/multiplexer, digital modulator and comprehensive line of transmitters with Expway's channel signaling and Electronic Service Guide, FastESG™.
News categories: Expway, Axcera, Content Distribution, Middleware, Mobile, NABShow, USA

Sarnoff to Introduce Test and Measurement Products for ATSC Mobile DTV Standard Compliance Verification
Apr 15, 2009 – Sarnoff Corporation has announced that it will introduce new product capabilities for testing and validating compliance with the ATSC Mobile DTV Standard at the NAB 2009 Show, April 20-23 in Las Vegas, NV.
News categories: Sarnoff, Mobile, NABShow, USA

Nielsen Provides U.S. Online Video Data For March 2009
Apr 13, 2009 – Nielsen Online has reported March 2009 U.S. overall online video usage and top online brands ranked by video streams.
News categories: Nielsen, Market Research, Streaming, USA

FLO TV planning iPhone accessory
Apr 9, 2009 – FLO TV (Nasdaq: QCOM) has said that it is planning to offer its mobile TV service as an add-on accessory for devices such as Apple's iPhone and for other smartphones platforms such as Windows Mobile.
News categories: FLO TV, Digital TV, Mobile, Smart TV, Tablet, USA

Magna releases DVR, VOD and Broadband Quarterly Report
Apr 9, 2009 – Magna (NYSE: IPG) is forecasting that by 2014 end U.S. DVR subscriber households will reach 51.1 million (43% of TV households), up from 29.8 million (27% of TV households) as of the end of 2008.
News categories: Magna, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, IPTV, Market Research, Satellite, Subscribers, USA

Otelco extends IPTV franchise in Alabama
Apr 8, 2009 – The Arab City Council has approved a franchise agreement with Otelco to provide IPTV services in the Alabama city. Otelco has been offering IPTV in nearby Blountsville since December 2008.
News categories: Otelco, IPTV, USA

DIRECTV iPhone App Tops 100,000 Downloads in Four Days
Apr 7, 2009 – DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV) has announced that its DVR Scheduler App has been downloaded over 100,000 times since its launch on March 30, 2009 and has vaulted into the top ten free apps in the Apple App Store after just one week.
News categories: DIRECTV, Apple App Store, Digital TV, DVR, Mobile, Satellite, Set Top Box, USA

QuickPlay Media Announces Mobile TV for BlackBerry® Smartphones
Apr 1, 2009 – QuickPlay Media has announced the upcoming launch of its PrimeTime2Go™ premium mobile TV service. The service, available in early May, will enable consumers to download and watch full-length episodes of their favorite shows on-demand.
News categories: QuickPlay Media, BlackBerry® App Worldâ„¢ storefront, Digital TV, Mobile, Smartphone, Streaming, USA

FLO TV Expands Mobile TV Coverage To 10 Million Consumers
Apr 1, 2009 – FLO TV (Nasdaq: QCOM) has announced the expansion of its service in 19 markets around the country. The expansion extends FLO TV's coverage for more than 10 million potential new viewers ahead of the June 12 final date for the DTV transition.
News categories: FLO TV, Mobile, Smart TV, USA