Poland’s leading DTH operator Cyfrowy Polsat has launched a new proprietary HD set-top box.
Named the HD 5500s, it includes a new processor based on the Linux OS and user-friendly interface.
Once connected to the internet, it allows viewers to access such on demand services as ipla and HBO Go.
The HD 5500s is available for PLN1 (€0.24) to subscribers receiving with Family HD package, which consists of 77 thematic channels, 12 of which are in HD.
Cyfrowy Polsat is the only operator in Poland, and one of the few in the world, to manufacture its own set-top boxes.
In the seven years it has been active, its factory has produced 6 million in a total of 13 different models.
Besides HD receivers, it also manufactures PVRs with hard disks.
The majority (85%) of Cyfrowy Polsat subscribers currently use proprietary receivers. The platform has 4.3 million pay-TV contracts.