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Nokia offers next gen set-top boxes
With the launch of digital terrestrial television in Europe around the corner, Nokia Multimedia Network Terminals (Stand 1.458), a manufacturer of cable and satellite TV set-top boxes, introduces its first digital terrestrial receiver, the Nokia Mediamaster 9850T for ONdigital and UK and UK digital terrestrial service. This set-top box is part of a new Nokia Mediamaster product line - including a new multimedia terminal for interactive and Internet-based services - that is making its European debut at IBC98.
"Our competitive edge in digital video broadcasting (DVB), together with our investment in research and development, has been key in creating this new range of set-top boxes," says Frances Wood of Nokia International Marketing Communications. "Nokia is leading development in the digital set-top box market within Europe. And with the advent of digital terrestrial broadcasting, we fully intend to remain in front with ease of use, quality products."
The Nokia Mediamaster set-top receiver is fully portable - plugging into any existing television and aerial - giving viewers access to multichannel television without the hassle of difficult installation.
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Nokia demonstrates digital expertise at IBC
(September 11, 1998) - Stand No.: 1.458, International Broadcasting Convention, Amsterdam 11 - 15 September 1998
New generation of Nokia Mediamaster digital receivers on display
Nokia - the world's leading digital technology brand - unveils its new generation of Mediamaster set top boxes for digital terrestrial, cable and satellite services at the 1998 International Broadcasting Convention. Star of the show will be the Nokia Mediamaster 9850 T, which is set to be the world's first digital terrestrial set top box.
The United Kingdom will be the first country in the world to launch a digital terrestrial television (DTT) service and Nokia is ideally placed to bring its digital expertise to the broadcasting industry - which will be watching the UK as a blueprint for the rest of the world.
Nokia will be unveiling the following digital receivers:
* Nokia Mediamaster 9850 T for ONdigital and UK DTT services.
* Nokia Mediamaster 9740 C (Eurobox) for digital cable services.
* Nokia Mediamaster 9800 S for multi-access digital satellite transmissions.
"Digital broadcasting is going to be the hottest topic at the show," commented Pekka Kuusela, Vice President, Sales, Central Europe "and Nokia is leading the way. Clearly, our investment in digital video broadcasting is demonstrated with product strength in this industry for the global markets."
Nokia is a broad-scope communications company supplying mobile phones, mobile and fixed telecommunications networks, wireless data communications solutions, multimedia terminals and computer monitors. In 1997, net sales totaled FIM 52.6 billion ($9.8 billion). Headquartered in Finland, Nokia is listed on the NYSE (NOK.A), has sales in 130 countries and employs more than 41,000 people worldwide.
Contact information:
Frances Wood
International Communications
Nokia Multimedia Network Terminals
Tel: +44 385 904 285
email: fran.wood@mnt.nokia. com
Katarina H„gg
International Communications
Nokia Multimedia Network Terminals
Tel: +46 709 938 357
email: katarina.hagg@mnt.nokia.com
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