Wednesday, February 27, 2008

PTCL to launch multi channel TV service

PTCL to launch multi channel TV service

This news seems very exciting & extreamly innovative news. PTCL (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority) is going to launch a multi channel TV service with a stat of art digital DVD picture quality. The service named as “PTCL’s Multi Channel IPTV”. The service will be offered on the same PTCL line that we all have in our home which will support Telephone, DSL internet & Multi Channel TV.

IPTV means a multi-channel Television service delivered via IP-based secure channels, representing a sharp increase in control of content distribution. It will enable you to enjoy unique features that you would not be able to enjoy over your traditional cable TV service. Some of these include:

PTCL to launch multi channel TV service

Broadcast and specialty TV channels
– Digital Broadcast TV
– Pay-per-view (PPV)
– Community TV
– Video-on-demand (VoD) and subscription VoD

Personal Video Recorder (PVR)
– The ability to record your favorite programs without the need of a video recorder

Time Shifted TV
– The ability to be able to see a live program from where you left it

Directed advertising
– The ability to receive specific adverts for products that you are interested in buying

Electronic Programming Guide (EPG)
– The ability to see listing of programs times for any channel

And many more mouth watering features

The combination of PTCL IPTV, Broadband and voice services (‘Triple play’) on one pipe will enable you to enjoy more convenience in shape of
– Smart Home services (wireless networking, tele-metering, security system)
– Gaming
– Interactive services
– SMS/voice integrated applications

Source : PTCL

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