As a precursor to new Internet packaging slated for later this summer, Shaw Communications announced today that it has increased the downstream speed of one of its data tiers at no additional cost to subscribers. The Shaw Extreme tier, which is the anchor service for the Shaw Plan Personalizer, saw its downstream speed increase from […]
RGB Networks buys RipCode
In an effort to further strengthen its multi-screen hand, RGB Networks announced today that it bought privately held RipCode for an undisclosed sum. RipCode specializes in offerings for mobile IP video, and RGB plans to incorporate that technology into its Video Multiprocessing Gateway (VMG), which was designed to deliver video to set-tops and PCs. Jef […]
D3 speeds spread in Virginia, Michigan, Colorado
Cox Communications has launched new DOCSIS 3.0-based broadband speed tiers in its Hampton Roads, Va., system. Comcast meanwhile provided updated statistics on its progress with its D3 rollouts in Michigan and Colorado. Cox said it is now offering new tiers in Hampton Roads, with top download rates up to 50 Mbps and uploads up to […]
Comcast, Intel, Yahoo connect on tru2way widgets
Comcast is working with Intel on bringing “widget” applications to interactive program guides (IPGs) via cable’s tru2way technology. Comcast, Intel and Yahoo are together working on the Widget Channel, which brings IP-based applications to TVs. The Widget Channel framework’s graphical user interface (UI) will let consumers click an onscreen widget to access and view a […]