More details have emerged about the introduction of HD services by the Polish MSO Multimedia Polska. Following the announcement by ADB that it is to supply the operator with HD set-top boxes, Multimedia Polska has now launched a HD channel with two-way capability. Using the MHP protocol, it will allow the operator to offer such additional services as VOD. Multimedia Polska has also launched a commercial digital TV offer. Provided to the 60% of subscribers who already receive its largest package (Komfort, with over 60 channels), it consists of Cyfrowy Basic (a 31-channel package including Nat Geo HD), Cyfrowy Canal + Multiplex and Cyfrowy Adult (three adult channels). The service is initially being made available to subscribers in Gdynia, Gorzów Wielkopolski and Lublin, where the operator passes 62,000, 42,000 and 32,000 homes respectively, but will gradually be rolled out across the country.
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