Telkom evaluating Xbox 360 for IPTV
A few days ago Microsoft announced that is will integrate their Microsoft IPTV software platform into their Xbox 360 game console. This means that Xbox owners will be able watch television and stream movies or television programs while playing games.
“The integration of a video gaming console with Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) services is intended to deliver a first-of-its-kind entertainment experience. IPTV on Xbox 360 is expected to give consumers all the advantages of an advanced TV service along with the benefits of next-generation gaming, as well as unique new capabilities that the integrated solution brings,” Microsoft said.
Telkom and Microsoft
Telkom’s involvement with Microsoft on the IPTV front sparked rumours that they may be testing the Xbox for IPTV purposes. The speculation was not far off the mark.
“We have been working with Microsoft with respect to entertainment services. The Xbox 360 is part of the ongoing evaluations in respect of such services,” Telkom said.
Microsoft plans to launch the new IPTV software for the Xbox towards the middle of the year.
Telkom recently announcement that they will start launching digital media services over multiple integrated delivery platforms, including broadband, satellite, mobile and Internet in the first quarter of 2007.
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