An IPTV Pilot by OTE
A couple of months ago I posted on OTE’s “discrete” plans to deploy IPTV services. On October 7th, the organization announced a 3 months IPTV pilot project for selected customers in selected areas. That brings the total number of IPTV operators active in Greece to 3. Forthnet is the last player expected to enter the scene, having recently acquired Nova a succesful DVB content distributor. What remains (soon) to be seen is how Forthnet’s triple play offerings will be bundled with Nova’s existing satellite distribution.
OTE’s initial plans estimate basic monthly fees at 15 euros. This will include all 6 public channels (ET1, ET2, ET3, Prisma+, Cine+, Sport+), Eurosport, Eurosport 2, Extreme Sports, ESPN, NASN, Nat Geo Wild, Discovery Science, Discovery World, Discovery Travel&Living, Style TV, Zone Reality, Fashion TV, Baby TV, Euronews, France 24, Al Jazeera. Not so bad huh?
OTE Press Release: SOFT LAUNCH OF CONN-X TV (IPTV) BY OTE
Athens, 07/10/2008
OTE announces the soft launch, for a testing period, of conn-x TV (IPTV) to a limited number of existing clients at the following areas: Attiki, Thessaloniki, Patras, Larisa and Herakleion, Crete. The duration of conn-x TV’s soft launch is expected to be around 3 months. Conn-x TV is part of OTE’ s strategy regarding the expansion of broadband internet services.
Through their fixed line broadband connection, consumers that take up conn-x TV will be able to enjoy digital television services. In particular, they can enjoy:
- TV channels with a digital signal
- video on demand services: this gives them the opportunity to “rent” and watch, at their preferred time, movies, TV series, video-clips, documentaries etc., depending on their interests and preferences.
Following the completion of the soft launch phase, OTE intends to fully launch the service at competitive prices, offering even greater value to users.
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Hey Guys,
What can I say about the above posting! I was luckily selected for OTE’s IPTV / VDSL pilot programme. So far I have nothing but the best comments for the services provided. IPTV service is amazing with its picture quality, internet performance is impeccable as well. The setup was very easy out of the box, and for the tech savvy didn’t require too much to do. Regardless I called OTE’s tech support and they were more than helpful in answering my questions, and amazingly professional. I’ll be posting back with feedback on the services throughout my pilot testing. I do have to say one thing extra here! As an American living in Greece, I love the fact that I can now watch my good ole American sports live, with no Greek commentators! Amazing!
Paul Kondilys
Hey!
I am very proud for this OTE launch. We started worked on IPTV in late 2006 and I can tell you OTE was putting all the best minds and exceptional effort to have one of the most advanced digital platforms in the world.
I hope they will succeed as they deserve, bringing new fresh channels in Greece and maybe new business models: why don´t have sponsorized programs while advertisers will pay for them?