December 2002, Issue
THE VIODI VIEW
In this Issue: Seasons Greetings, FTTH STB, PlayStation STB, Extending Cable Plant & More
Welcome and Seasons Greetings:
The Western Cable show and the holiday season have become synonymous for me. For one thing, it is always held the week after Thanksgiving, right at the start of the holiday season. Like the holidays, the Western Show has always been an exciting event that holds the promise of surprises and good things to come. More importantly, like the holidays, the Western Show offers a chance to reconnect with friends and, in my case, family.
And in this month’s newsletter, we will try to connect you with the things of interest we saw at this holiday funfest now known as Broadband Plus. So, from all of us associated with Viodi, we wish you happy holidays and best wishes for a peaceful and prosperous 2003!
Broadband Plus Wrap-Up – FTTH STB, Sony’s Cable Splash, Playstation Set-top Box:
Twenty-two years ago, a young, naïve and very enthusiastic 18 year old kid made his first trek to what was then called the Western Cable show. Set at the Anaheim Hilton and basement of the Disneyland hotel, this was truly an exciting event for a pair of eyes new to the cable industry. This show gave a view of an entire industry – from programming to technology – that was about to change from simply retransporting broadcast signals to one that would create entirely new programming categories. Click here to see the highlights of this annual tradeshow and conference..
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HOLD THIS DATE: February 28th, 2003
To get more information on our efforts to bring the Heartland to Hollywood, please go to http://www.viodi.com/conference.htm.
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Making the Most of Your Cable Plant by Peter Lowten:
During a visit to BroadbandPlus, the New Western Show, in Anaheim I had an opportunity to delve into a subject that a number of Independent operators have asked about. With so much concentration put onto the delivery of services over fiber and twisted pair copper, the fact that many ITCs own cable plant is sometimes overlooked….. Learn more about extending an existing coaxial cable plant to provide high-speed data services by clicking here.
Follow-up to Last Month’s Review of Movielink:
Last month’s review of the new Internet movie on demand service, Movielink, prompted several comments from readers. As a result, I had to dig deep through my seldom accessed wallet to find another $1.99 to watch a movie. Learn of the new and subtle things I learned about this new and potentially disruptive entertainment service……..Click here for the follow up to last month’s review.
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Mission of the Viodi View:
In this on-line publication, we share our analysis, opinions and direction on the interactive television news and views that we believe will be of interest and use to our friends associated directly or indirectly with independent telephone companies. For more information on Viodi’s efforts to unite the independent telephone company’s interactive television efforts, please send an email to [email protected].
Disclaimer:
The Viodi View [Viodi, LLC] and its associates used their best efforts in collecting and preparing the information published herein. However, the Viodi View [Viodi, LLC] does not assume, and hereby disclaims, any and all liability for any loss or damage caused by errors or omissions, whether such errors or omissions resulted from negligence, accident, or other causes.
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