Pace Get 2nd Gen BT Vision Box Deal

Pace, UK-based creators of digital TV products, has won a new contract to supply BT with their next-generation V-box, for use on the BT Vision service. Previously Philips supplied the V-box (that runs the Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV middleware) but following Pace’s purchase of Philips Set Top Box (STB) division, it’s natural — but we imagine … Continue reading Pace Get 2nd Gen BT Vision Box Deal

BT Vision MUST Be Ready Now, As Ad Campaign Launches

Much to our surprise, the UK public are starting to be told about the BT Vision service from BT, through a multi-million advertising campaign, with the two 60 second ads kicking off tomorrow during ITV’s ‘Grease Is The Word’. The background Since its initial ‘launch’, back in December 2006, when UK journalists were gathered together … Continue reading BT Vision MUST Be Ready Now, As Ad Campaign Launches

BBC, ITV & BT Announce Open Broadband STB Project

The BBC, ITV and BT have announced a proposal to create an “open environment for broadband connected digital television receivers.” It’s an initiative open for all UK public service broadcasters, device developers and other ISPs, which they hope will lead to a new generation of subscription free devices, carrying free to air channels and a … Continue reading BBC, ITV & BT Announce Open Broadband STB Project