TDS Telecom's wireline bundle efforts drive up revenues 5%
FierceTelecom
While TDS offers satellite video services via a relationship with Dish Network (Nasdaq: DISH), in areas where it offers its own IPTV service, it has found that broadband penetration continues to rise. During the quarter, ILEC triple play penetration ...

Korean IPTV subs to hit 6mn this week
IPTV News
The number of households in South Korea who are paying to receive managed IPTV services will reach 6mn some time this week, according to the country's three IPTV operators. Local news agency Yonhap states that there were 5.948mn IPTV subscribers in ...

Pay TV Operators Aim to Increase Penetration in the Low-income User Group ...
Sacramento Bee
The rising competition among cable TV and DTH operators, and Internet protocol TV (IPTV) operators in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Mexico will improve the availability and quality of services, add value to service offerings, and enhance price points.

Copaco reveals 4th launch date for IPTV service
TeleGeography
Paraguay. Paraguayan telecoms operator Compania Paraguaya de Comunicaciones (Copaco) is expected to launch its long-delayed IPTV service on a commercial basis before the end of November, NexTV LatAm reports, almost one year behind schedule.

Microsoft grows presence in IPTV middleware space
FierceIPTV
Sam Rosen, ABI Research director for TV and video, made it a point to note the difference between system integrators who provide an end-to-end IPTV solution and vendors who specialize in applications and customer experience. "With the exception of ... 

Microsoft now controls nearly a quarter of the global IPTV middleware market
IPTV News
Microsoft's Mediaroom platform was installed in 23% of deployed IPTV set-top boxes by the middle of 2012, despite an environment that is beginning to fragment with many small and regional players, according to US firm ABI Research. Chinese system ...

Google exec says Moto buy was all about patents; Fetch TV looking to snag ...
FierceIPTV
Cable & Wireless launched IPTV in the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Story. > Ukrainian SCM Group-owned Telecom Vega is conducting tests and building an FTTH network in anticipation of launching IPTV in Odessa. Story. > Chilean service provider ...