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IPTV Operates Using GPON From Ericsson In Armenia.



Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) is delivering high-quality, interactive TV to viewers in Armenia through a deal with operator Ucom — the Company will deliver its IPTV solution including GPON technology in the first contract of its kind.

 

IPTV enables to experience the same type of interactivity on their televisions as they are used to on their PCs, with personalized features such as chat, e-voting, web TV and access to social media networks. The IPTV solution for Ucom will also give viewers access to a flexible, customized portal that delivers a wide range of broadcast channels, video on demand, an electronic program guide and personal video-recording capabilities.

 

The IPTV services will be provided via the latest fiber-access technology, known as Gigabit Passive Optical Network (GPON), supplied by Ericsson. GPON allows the client to watch several HDTV channels, download large files from the Internet, and place voice calls simultaneously without service disruptions. Rollout will start in July 2009.


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