Interesting news release via AOL:
Subj: 500 HDTV Channels Soon
Date: 98-02-17 08:41:36 EST
From: AOL News
BCC: Bob Utne
500 HDTV Channels Soon
SANTA ANA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 17, 1998--Digital Broadcasting Open Video Systems, an FCC licensed Santa Ana-based company, will begin some marketing trials in approximately two months by furnishing demo sites in major Southern California locations to enable the end consumer to experiment with Video-on-Demand, TV Interaction, High Speed Internet and above all high definition.
Soon consumers won't need to go anywhere to rent a movie. Just click a remote control anytime, sit back and watch.
"In addition, DBOVS plans to have available any content at any time, up to the consumer's desire. Consumers will have available service such as Shopping, Internet Surfing, E-Mailing, watching regular TV, Distance Learning, Tele-medicine or simply talking to someone through your television in full screen full motion," said Roy Jimenez, vice president of Digital Broadcasting Open Video Systems.
CONTACT:
Digital Broadcasting Open Video Systems, Santa Ana
Jonathan Neubauer, 714/564-0888
Fax: 714/285-2696 |
