IFA 2008 – BERLIN. Motorola is to manufacture HD receivers for Deutsche Telekom’s T-Home Entertain IPTV platform. The VIP1616E is being marketed to Telekom customers as the Media Receiver 300 Type A. In addition to its HD capabilities the receiver also includes IPTV functionality.
“As our customers become ever more sophisticated in their media consumption habits, we chose Motorola’s set-tops to ensure we provide our customers with the best possible TV service, on-demand and in HD as well,” explained Christian Illek, board member T-Home, marketing.
“Consumers continuously demand more choice, convenience and control over how they watch video content,” said Joe Cozzolino, corporate VP and general manager, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility EMEA. He said the receiver would help Telekom capitalise on consumer demand for rich media services.
The VIP1616E is fully compliant with Microsoft Mediaroom.