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| Press Release Archives - September 11, 2003 |
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Altice chooses Motorola optical transport and digital
set-top solutions to power the re-launch of its digital TV
and broadband services in its French cable systemsAMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, 11 Sept., 2003 -
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE: MOT) Broadband Communications Sector
today announced it has been selected by Altice, one of France's
leading cable operators, as a key end-to-end technology provider
for the re-launch of its digital TV services for its Est Videocommunications
plant. This digital re-launch, which will include pay-per-view
services, will be distributed from a single, central head-end
station to all the Est Videocommunications networks covering
the French region, Alsace. Est Videocommunications will deploy
Motorola's DVi1000 digital set-tops and the Motorola MBT-5000
SDH optical transport solution during the fourth quarter of
2003. The announcement was made prior to the IBC2003 trade show,
September 12-16, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
The Motorola DVi1000 DVB-compliant set-top pricing is similar
to basic analog cable set-top pricing, yet the platform delivers
more programming channels and increased subscriber benefits.
In addition to an expanded channel line-up, the DVi1000 provides
subscribers with a superior user interface, and telco-return
for impulse pay-per-view (PPV).
With the next-generation Motorola MBT-5000 SDH transport platform,
Est Videocommunications can deliver Gigabit Ethernet, Fast Ethernet
and Time Devision Multiplex (TDM) services efficiently over
the same network infrastructure. As part of the upgrade, Motorola
Broadband will install new digital cable head-end technology
in the system. The TMX-2010 Transport Multiplexer solution will
perform MPEG-2 service multiplexing, grooming, video bit-rate
transcoding, and IP data encapsulation for Est Videocommunication's
broadcast architecture. The SmartStream Encryptor Modulator
(SEM) will perform digital processing, modulation and upconversion
functions for up to eight service multi-plexes within the central
head-end as well as an edge processing device with the Motorola
transport platform. Est Videocommunication's selection of these
products ensures optimal efficiency in bandwidth usage and superior
picture quality.
"Motorola's local presence, coupled
with its global leadership in set-tops and applied expertise
in the cable industry, positions them as a natural technology
partner for such a critical project" said Patrick Drahi, CEO
of Altice. "The broad range of standard and advanced digital
set-tops offered by Motorola enables Altice to provide additional
viewing options to subscribers. Altice intends to grow its digital
subscriber base exponentially in the coming years, and the combination
of Motorola's optical transport and digital set-tops are critical
to the success of this endeavor." "We are pleased to provide
a comprehensive platform for the re-launch of Altice's digital
TV service. Est Videocommunication's selection of Motorola to
provide infrastructure and digital set-tops underscores the
quality and reliability of Motorola's digital platform -- and
the confidence it instills in our customers worldwide" said
Paul King, Motorola vice president and general manager-Europe,
Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). "The rapid deployment of Motorola's
leading edge broadband solutions such as HFC- and SDH-infrastructure
components, Cable Modem Termination Systems and cable modems
throughout France effectively extends Motorola Broadband's presence
in Europe, while enabling operators such as Est Videocommunications
to provide the value-added services needed to attract and retain
subscribers." In addition to the Motorola data and video products
used in this upgrade, Altice has already deployed the Motorola
BSR 64000 CMTS/Router and five thousand Motorola SB4200E cable
modems.
About the Motorola DVi1000
The Motorola DVi1000 DVB-compliant set-top is an enhanced-broadcast
digital cable platform that can be deployed at a similar price
point as basic analog cable set-tops - while delivering more
programming channels and the subscriber benefits that come with
digital cable. Subscribers with a DVi1000 set-top benefit from
an expanded channel line-up, a superior user interface, and
telco-return for impulse pay-per-view (PPV).
About
the Motorola MBT-5000
The Motorola MBT-5000 is a data-optimized, multi-service optical
transport solution that offers service flexibility and high
port density, as well as carrier-class reliability and QoS.
The platform leverages a standards-based, unified architecture
that integrates next-generation SDH technology with powerful
Ethernet switching and DWDM capabilities. With the MBT-5000
platform, broadband operators can deliver flexible Fast Ethernet
and Gigabit Ethernet services - as well as traditional voice
and private line services - efficiently over the same metro
area network infrastructure.
About Altice
Altice is a European Cable Venture whose purpose is to acquire,
expand and consolidate cable clusters in French-speaking territories
in Europe. In 2002, Altice acquired Est Videocommunication,
the leading cable operator in eastern France. Est Videocommunication
provides Analog TV, Digital TV and Broadband Internet to more
than 170,000 customers. For more information about Est Videocommunication,
visit www.estvideo.com.
About Motorola Broadband Communications Sector
The Motorola Broadband Communications Sector provides a scalable,
integrated end-to-end system for the delivery of broadband services
that keeps consumers informed, entertained and connected. Its
technology enables network operators and retailers to create
and execute on new business opportunities by providing innovative
products and services to the home. Customer-responsive design
and manufacturing expertise further contribute to the company's
position as the world's leading supplier of digital cable set-tops
and cable modems. For more information about the Motorola Broadband
Communications Sector, visit www.motorola.com/broadband.
About Motorola
Motorola, Inc. (NYSE:MOT) is a global leader in wireless, automotive
and broadband communications. Sales in 2002 were $27.3 billion.
Motorola is a global corporate citizen dedicated to ethical
business practices and pioneering important innovations that
make things smarter and life better, honored traditions that
began when the company was founded 75 years ago this year. For
more information, please visit www.motorola.com.
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Altice
Angelique Benetti
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