Evolving Video Access Networks

Evolving Video Access Networks

OPINION
Editor's Letter: The Converged TV Era Will Necessitate Big Operator Choices
Guest Column: Cable's Netflix Problem

FEATURES

IPTV Embraces the Web
When it comes to the opportunity for IPTV players and DOCSIS 3.0-based cable MSOs, the expansion of television to new connected devices, and the converse expansion of Web content to the television, is offering unprecedented opportunities for those willing to shake up their traditional pay-TV models.

Content Delivery: A Key to Digital Lifestyle Revenue
The surge in consumer demand for high-quality multimedia entertainment delivered over IP networks to television, personal computers and mobile devices is having a profound impact on the network infrastructures and established business models. Caching and CDNs are thus becoming imperatives.

Analyst Snapshot: A Look at Fiber Access Networks
Fiber deployment key is to the next phase of broadband growth and robust service offerings like next-gen video and connected-home services, and fortunately its deployment is on the rise.

Mobile Video and TV Everywhere As a strategic imperative, TV Everywhere initiatives are remaining on track despite a rough economic climate. But while these services will be valuable in retaining and acquiring subscribers as multiscreen solutions and streaming options become available to more consumers, the potential to drive ARPU gains directly is limited.

NEWS ROUNDUP

  • Netflix Snags Exclusive New Episodes of 'Arrested Development'
  • Rovi, Pace Launch Turnkey Cloud TV
  • The FCC Gears Up for White Space Spectrum Usage
  • Cox, Comcast Launch Live TV on iPad
  • Azuki Launches Partner Program for OTT
  • Multiscreen Video Delivery Boxee to Add Live TV to Boxee Box
  • EchoStar Aims OTT at Service Providers
  • Verizon Ordered to Pay $11M in FiOS VOD Patent Case
  • Entone Launches Hybrid Hardware for North American Operators
  • Microsoft Adds Verizon FiOS to Xbox 360