South Africa-based MultiChoice (now controlled by Canal+) is facing prosecution from the country’s Competition authorities for alleged collusion with Durban-based set-top box manufacturer Altech UEC. The allegations state the two companies entered into a market-division agreement in February 2014 under which Altech would not compete with MultiChoice in the pay-TV market. This accusation, if proved, […]
Telenor, in partnership with KAON and ADB, has launched the T-We Boks III to the Norwegian market, a next-generation set-top box (STB) that combines advanced technology, eco-friendly design, and an enhanced entertainment experience for households across Norway. This launch also marks the foundation for a unified Nordic TV platform, with upcoming deployments planned for Telenor […]
Across the US, TV set-top boxes and home Internet devices such as modems and routers are doing more than powering connectivity – they’re driving major improvements in energy efficiency and saving consumers billions of dollars. Independent reports from D+R International show measurable results in cutting energy consumption, lowering emissions, and reducing utility costs for millions […]
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for set-top boxes (STB), smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, announces that Belgium’s largest telco Proximus has launched a new web app to further enhance choice, convenience and reach for subscribers to its super-aggregated TV service Pickx. Live as of mid-September 2025, the new engaging, viewer-centric web-based service […]
Global set-top box (STB) shipments fell 1.4 per cent year-on-year in 2024, to end the year at just over 181 million units, according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest market outlook report. With pay-TV subscriber numbers continuing to retreat and alternative content platforms accelerating their expansion, the STB market is navigating a pivotal phase of transformation. Despite […]
South African pay-TV giant MultiChoice has reported that a civil case against Uni Li Cell has concluded, which involved 5,000 imported power supply units for use with MultiChoice decoders. The proceedings, under the Counterfeit Goods Act, saw Uni Li Cell and its sole director — who the company hasn’t named – following the seizure of […]
Anti-piracy body the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has developed a proprietary, automated software-based system to identify and remove infringing video-on-demand (VoD) content on set-top boxes (STB) and IPTV services. This VoD-focused system complements IBCAP’s existing proprietary software, which is already being used in removing infringing linear channels, further enhancing the coalition’s ability to […]
South Africa is due to end transmissions of analogue TV signals by March 31st. This much-delayed event looks like it will again be in jeopardy. Local South Africa press is quoting contractors responsible for installing new digital set-top boxes saying that the switch off date is in disarray because of a shortage of boxes and […]
24i, the video streaming platform expert, and Strong, a Skyworth Company and specialist in advanced TV solutions, have announced that m:tel Banja Luka has successfully launched ON TV, an advanced IPTV and OTT service powered by 24i’s pay-TV solution and Strong’s Android TV Operator Tier set-top boxes (STBs). This next-generation service provides an all-in-one entertainment […]
Amino, a global player in media and entertainment technology solutions, has announced the launch of the Amigo 7Y, a next-generation Android set-top box (STB) for the pay-TV market, designed to serve the evolving needs of consumers in the US and Canada. Building on Amino’s reputation of providing the quality and service which is valued by […]