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Cable TVComcast Acquires Broadband Video Delivery Firm thePlatformAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 28, 2006 - 8:25pm.
Seattle - Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, on Wednesday acquired thePlatform, a Seattle-based provider of Internet video distribution technology.
DMC2006: Keynote #1 - Dawn McCall, President, Discovery Networks Intl.Authored by todd_beals on June 23, 2006 - 2:18am.
[Notes from the 2006 Digital Media Conference] LodgeNet, Panasonic to Install HDTVs in Hotel Guest RoomsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 11:45am.
Sioux Falls, S.D. - LodgeNet Entertainment, a provider of in-room broadband and interactive entertainment in over 1 million hotel rooms, announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company to integrate Panasonic plasma displays into LodgeNet's HDTV platform.
On Command to Offer Showtime HD Channel in Hotel RoomsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 20, 2006 - 11:42am.
Denver - On Command, a provider of in-room interactive entertainment to over 800,000 hotel rooms, announced on Tuesday that it has signed an agreement with Showtime Networks to broadcast Showtime HD in the guest rooms it serves.
FCC Shelves Vote on Digital Multicast Must-Carry for Cable TVAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2006 - 2:31pm.
Washington - In a move applauded by cable TV providers, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has shelved plans for a vote on whether the cable companies should be compelled to carry the digital multicasting channels set to be launched by TV broadcasters.
Report: DSL to Overtake Cable Broadband in U.S. by 2010Authored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2006 - 2:17pm.
New York - DSL will overtake cable as the leading broadband service in the U.S. by 2010, according to a report from market research firm JupiterResearch.
ViewNow to Offer Disney VOD Titles With 72-Hour Viewing WindowAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2006 - 2:12pm.
Encino, Calif. - ViewNow, a unit of Kasenna that provides video-on-demand programming to telco and cable TV services, announced on Monday that it has signed an agreement with Disney's Buena Vista Pay Television, to offer Disney video-on-demand titles with a 72-hour viewing period.
SoftWave Debuts Online Marketplace for Local Cable TV AdsAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 19, 2006 - 2:04pm.
Irvington, N.Y. - SoftWave Media Exchange on Monday introduced an online marketplace for the sale of local cable TV ad space.
USA Video Technology Files Patent Suit Against Cable VOD ServicesAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 15, 2006 - 1:52pm.
Old Lyme, Conn. - USA Video Technology, a holder of video distribution technology patents, announced on Thursday that it sued cable TV providers Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox and Charter for infringing its patents with their video-on-demand (VOD) services.
Telkonet Launches Powerline IPTV Service in NYCAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 13, 2006 - 1:43pm.
Germantown, Md. - Telkonet, a provider of in-building broadband access over existing electrical wiring, said on Tuesday that it has begun testing its NuVisions Internet television (IPTV) service in New York City.
Starz Concludes Beta Test, Launches Vongo Internet VOD ServiceAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on June 5, 2006 - 1:44pm.
Englewood, Colo. - Cable and satellite TV network provider Starz Entertainment Group on Monday concluded a beta test and officially launched its Vongo Internet video-on-demand service.
tags: Internet | Video | Video Pricing | VOD | TV | Cable TV | Commerce | Video Launches | Starz | Vongo |
Concurrent to Power VOD Service for China's Shekou CATVAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on May 31, 2006 - 1:02pm.
Duluth, Ga. - Concurrent, a provider of video-on-demand delivery technology, announced on Wednesday that Chinese cable TV provider Shekou CATV will use its technology to launch a video-on-demand service for its subscribers.
tags: Video | Video Deals | Tech | VOD | TV | Cable TV | China | Concurrent | Asia | Video Tech | Shekou CATV |
PBS Adds 7 Programs to Free VOD Line-upAuthored by dmw on May 18, 2006 - 12:19pm.
Orlando, Fla. - PBS announced on Thursday that it has expended the video-on-demand programming it offers for free on cable and satellite services, adding seven PBS programs to the line-up. New programs include "Nature"; "Nightly Business Report"; "Now"; "P.O.V."; "Tavis Smiley"; "Washington Week with Gwen Ifill & National Journal"; and "Wide Angle."
DISH Network Adds Union Action Sports Films to VOD ServiceAuthored by dmw on April 18, 2006 - 6:49pm.
Huntington Beach, Calif. - Union, a producer of action sports films and other youth-oriented content, announced on Tuesday that its programming is now available through satellite TV provider DISH Network's video-on-demand service. Films featuring action sports athletes including pro surfers Josh Williams and Kelly Slater will be offered for $3.99 each.
TiVo Wins $74 Million Patent Case Against EchoStar's DISH NetworkAuthored by dmw on April 17, 2006 - 9:04am.
Alviso, Calif. - TiVo announced that a federal jury has awarded the company $74 million in damages, ruling in its favor in a patent infringement lawsuit the company brought against EchoStar Communications, operator of the DISH Network satellite TV service. The jury found that EchoStar willfully infringed TiVo's patent on a "multimedia time warping system" used in its digital video recorder set-tops and corresponding service. The judge may choose to triple the damages EchoStar must pay as a result of the "willful" infringement finding, although EchoStar plans to appeal. "We believe the decision will be reversed either through post-trial motions or on appeal. Additionally, the Patent Office is in the process of re-examining TiVo's patent, having determined there is a substantial question concerning the validity of the patent," EchoStar said in a statement. TiVo plans to seek a permanent injunction against EchoStar's digital video recorders; the company's shares hit a 52-week high of $8.65 on Monday, riding news of the patent case win.
Comcast, Sony Pictures to Launch Cable TV Horror NetworkAuthored by dmw on April 10, 2006 - 7:53am.
Atlanta - Comcast, the nation's largest cable TV provider, announced on Monday a partnership with Sony Pictures Entertainment to create a new cable TV horror network. The network will offer Sony and MGM horror and thriller films and TV titles, initially on Comcast's video-on-demand service at launch. The companies said the name of the network and other details will be forthcoming, in advance of the network's launch on Oct. 31 (Halloween).
Charter Signs Interactive Program Guide Deal with Gemstar-TV GuideAuthored by dmw on April 10, 2006 - 5:59am.
Los Angeles - Charter Communications, the nation's third-largest cable TV provider, announced on Monday a long-term agreement with Gemstar-TV Guide International. Under the deal, Charter will deploy Gemstar's i-Guide interactive program guide to its digital cable subscribers, as well as add Gemstar's TV Guide Channel, TVG Network and TV Guide Spot to its channel offerings.
Showtime, Digisoft.tv Develop Ability to Add Premium Channel Via RemoteAuthored by dmw on April 7, 2006 - 7:33pm.
New York - CBS Corporation's Showtime cable TV network announced on Friday that it plans to introduce technology that will allow cable TV subscribers to add the premium channel using their TV remote controls. Developed by Ireland-based Digisoft.tv, the self-provisioning application will be viewable only by non-Showtime subscribers, and allow them to access packaging, pricing and additional information, as well as incentives to upgrade.
TV One Cable Network Now Available in 28.4 Million U.S. HouseholdsAuthored by dmw on April 7, 2006 - 5:20pm.
Silver Spring, Md. - TV One, the two-year-old cable network geared toward adult African American viewers, said on Friday that it has added nearly 4 million new subscriber households this year and is now available in 28.4 million U.S. households. The network is backed primarily by Radio One and Comcast.
Cable TV Firm Charter Launches Music Service for Portable PlayersAuthored by Mark Hefflinger on January 17, 2006 - 2:52am.
St. Louis - Charter Communications, the nation's fourth-largest cable TV provider, on Tuesday launched Charter Music To-Go, a new tier for its premium music subscription service that lets users download unlimited songs to portable audio players. Powered by MusicNet, the portable Charter digital music subscription service will offer access to a library of over 2 million tracks for $9.99 per month on a selection of around 25 Windows-based portable players.
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