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Korea Republic of : BROADCOM s SoC allows Korea Telecom to launch 4K in-home IPTV service [TendersInfo (India)](TendersInfo (India) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Broadcom s high-definition (HD) system-on-chip (SoC) technology allowed Korea Telecom to introduce 4K in-home IPTV media service. Korea Telecom used Olleh GiGA UHD (4K) set-top box (STB) that provides fluid 60 frame-per-second (fps) video with vivid 10-bit color at 4X the resolution conventional HD displays. It enables subscribers to search for programs through voice commands and watch four different channels simultaneously. Consumers will be able to check for live statistics during sporting event broadcasts and view content in multiple languages. Korea Telecom will introduce a variety of programming options, offering over 500 Ultra HD program choices by the end of this year. Broadcom s HEVC-enabled devices allow operators to reduce the bandwidth required for Ultra HD or HD content transmission over IP, cable or satellite networks, and deliver these services to more locations throughout the home. B.K.Jeon, Korea Telecom Media business Department Vice President, commented The launch of our GiGA UHD (4K) STB and IPTV service provides consumers with an exciting new home entertainment experience while contributing to the broader proliferation of Ultra HD content production and delivery. (c) 2014 Euclid Infotech Pvt. Ltd. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (Syndigate.info). |