SBC and Microsoft plan IP television service
Wed Nov 17, 2004 06:32 AM ET
NEW YORK, Nov 17- SBC Communications said on Wednesday that it reached a 10-year, $400 million deal with Microsoft Corp. to provide next-generation television services.
The Internet protocol-based TV service is to include features such as customizable channel lineups, video on demand, digital video recording, multimedia interactive program guides and content protection features.
SBC and Microsoft will begin field trials in mid-2005 and plan commercial availability in late 2005, according to a company statement.
The SBC-Microsoft deal is valued at more than $400 million over 10 years.
Wed Nov 17, 2004 06:32 AM ET
NEW YORK, Nov 17- SBC Communications said on Wednesday that it reached a 10-year, $400 million deal with Microsoft Corp. to provide next-generation television services.
The Internet protocol-based TV service is to include features such as customizable channel lineups, video on demand, digital video recording, multimedia interactive program guides and content protection features.
SBC and Microsoft will begin field trials in mid-2005 and plan commercial availability in late 2005, according to a company statement.
The SBC-Microsoft deal is valued at more than $400 million over 10 years.