Telefonica Relies on Technicolor for the Strategic Mass Roll-out of High Definition Services for their Satellite and Cable Broadcasting Networks

Telefonica Relies on Technicolor for the Strategic Mass Roll-out of High Definition Services for their Satellite and Cable Broadcasting Networks

PARIS, January 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ --



Technicolor's innovative high definition set top boxes enable an optimized,


rapid and cost efficient way for Telefonica to bring cutting edge services to its


customers' homes.



Technicolor (Euronext Paris: TCH), a worldwide technology leader in the media and
entertainment sector, today announced a global partnership with Telefonica as its
strategic Satellite Set-top Box provider to support the mass launch of the major
operator's High Definition (HD) services campaign, kicking off in Latin America (Brazil,
Chile, Peru and Colombia). In parallel, and as part of the agreement, Technicolor will
equally provide support in Peru, extending these services to Telefonica's Peruvian cable
customer base.



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Technicolor's MediaPlay HD satellite and cable Set-Top Boxes feature Wi-Fi MPEG-2 and
MPEG-4 (H.264) video codecs in both standard and high definition. These devices are ready
to offer Personal Video Recording (PVR) and come with advanced video features such as the
aggregation of traditional linear TV broadcasts with video delivered via IP networks.



End users, now familiar with the consumption of content at any time and on the go,
expect no less from their main TV in the home. With this mass-deployment, Telefonica aims
to tap into this trend and enhance consumers' experience facilitating access to broadcast
and internet video on their TVs, alongside advanced services such as VOD, internet
browsing and time-shifted TV, these being made accessible via an intuitive user interface.



Francois Rossiensky, Senior Vice President for Connected Home EMEA, Technicolor, said:
"Our focus on portraying the set-top box as a hub of innovation has been key in
Telefonica's partners' selection process. Telefonica's trust has fuelled our team's
motivation to achieve the delivery of large quantities of future proof and robust
solutions in the space of a few months."



David del Val, Global Product Director Video, Telefonica Digital added: "Technicolor's
satellite and cable HD platforms allow us to develop our leading position in Digital Home
solutions: it enriches the in-home entertainment experience of our consumers, who want to
enjoy access to a wider range of features, applications and services through a user
friendly and reliable product".



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About Technicolor



Technicolor, a worldwide technology leader in the media and entertainment sector, is
at the forefront of digital innovation. Our world class research and innovation
laboratories enable us to lead the market in delivering advanced video services to content
creators and distributors. We also benefit from an extensive intellectual property
portfolio focused on imaging and sound technologies, based on a thriving licensing
business. Our commitment: supporting the delivery of exciting new experiences for
consumers in theaters, homes and on-the-go.



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