Motorola launched a new software package today called the Motorola EDGE Service Assurance Software Suite. Designed for remote customer support functions, the software is based on technology from the Netopia acquisition back in 2007, but expands on that earlier system with new features and support for more devices. The EDGE suite works with a range of [...]
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It’s a bizarre day when a major cable operator turns over content assets to a third party, but that’s what Comcast has effectively done by opening up its on-demand listings to the online TV guide provider Clicker. I believe that operators should do everything in their power to promote VOD content, but it still surprises [...]
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Jeff Baumgartner reports today that Comcast is ready to start deploying switched digital video in the Philadelphia market using Motorola technology. After stalling out back in 2008, SDV has made a comeback in recent months. In June, Motorola announced an SDV rollout with Charter Communications, and Charter says it plans to have SDV in 60% [...]
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Here in the States, most pay-TV subscribers lease their set-tops for a monthly fee. It works well for many consumers because there’s no major cash outlay up front, and any necessary equipment upgrades are the responsibility of the service provider. That said, some subscribers would prefer to own their own set-tops, and some do by [...]
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The New York Times sparked quite a debate yesterday with a piece by Matt Richtel and Brian Stelter on why Americans are sticking with pay-TV services. Ironically, SNL Kagan also published Q2 numbers yesterday showing that the number of overall pay-TV subscribers dropped for the first time ever in the recent quarter. So indications for [...]
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