The two companies expand their previously
announced agreement to include advanced, next-generation set-top technologies.
LAS VEGAS – 8 January 2007 -- Motorola, Inc (NYSE:MOT) and Comcast (Nasdaq:
CMCSA, CMCSK) today announced that the companies have expanded their previously
announced multi-year purchase agreement for digital set-tops.
The announcement was made at the 2007 International Consumer Electronics show
(8-11 January, Las Vegas Convention Centre) where Motorola (Stand #8545) is
exhibiting.
Under the expanded agreement, Comcast will purchase several set-top models from
Motorola, including dual-tuner, high-definition (HD) digital video recorders
(DVRs), and all-digital cable receivers. These next-generation digital set-tops
will support Comcast’s Residential Network Gateway (RNG) specification along
with the Open Cable Application Platform (OCAP) initiative. Several of the
models will support Motorola’s Follow Me TV solution and Motorola’s Linux-Java™
software platform. Specific models will be compliant with government-mandated
separable security, including CableCARD™ technology, as required.
“Comcast is focused on deploying advanced video services that add consumer
value,” said Steve Burke, President of Comcast Cable and Chief Operating
Officer of Comcast Corporation. “Expanding our relationship with a leader like
Motorola supports our ongoing commitment to being the provider of choice for
home entertainment and information services.”
“Comcast is a valued and long-time customer, and this extension strengthens our
relationship,” said Dan Moloney, Motorola executive vice president and
president, Connected Home Solutions business. “Comcast and Motorola share
similar visions of next-generation consumer experiences, and we are proud to
provide them with advanced platforms that will help them deliver compelling new
experiences for their customers.”
About Comcast
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is the
nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products
and services. With 24.1 million cable customers, 11 million high-speed Internet
customers, and 2.1 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in
the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the
delivery of programming content.
Comcast’s content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television,
Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout,
TV One and four regional Comcast SportsNets. Comcast also has a majority
ownership in Comcast Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia
Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large
multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.
Source: Motorola press release
