Deutsche Telekom will use Motorola’s High Definition (HD)-ready IPTV set-tops for its “T-Home Entertain” services. The STBs will enable T-Home customers to access a variety of multimedia applications in addition to standard TV offerings.
Within the scope of the contract, Motorola will provide T-Home with its VIP1616E set-top — known to T-Home customers as Media Receiver 300 Typ A. With the device, subscribers to T-Home’s Entertain service will be able to view premium sporting content in full HD. Moreover, T-Home viewers can use the device’s electronic program guide to plan, record, and store what they want to watch. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The HD-ready Motorola VIP1616E set-top with digital video recording (DVR) also supports standard definition high-quality digital video. Its two-way IP capability allows it to be used in multiple applications, including broadcast television, time-shifted television, multicast and video on demand. The VIP1616E is fully compliant with Microsoft Mediaroom.http://www.motorola.com
