British Telecom selects Philips to supply set top box for next generation TV

October 26, 2005

London, United Kingdom, Oct 26, 2005 - Today, British Telecom announced that it has selected Philips to supply the set top box to deliver a range of unique services. Every set top box will include a personal video recorder (PVR) capable of storing up to 80 hours of programming and capable of delivering High Definition content.

Rudy Provoost, CEO Philips Consumer Electronics said “Philips is very excited to partner with BT to introduce this innovative new digital TV service to the UK market. This cooperation is an important proof-point of our strategy providing consumers access to information and entertainment anywhere anytime, while preparing the road for HDTV. It is all about bringing innovation and ease-of-use to the consumer. This agreement – when formally signed – will even further extend the leading position achieved by both BT and Philips in digital TV”.

BT’s service will combine access to digital terrestrial channels, an extensive video on demand library, “catch-up” TV and a range of interactive services.

BT is planning to offer these services across the UK from late summer / autumn 2006.

• Read the BT press release for more information.