[WSIS CS-Plenary] Internet governance, Microsoft and IPTV
Carlos Afonso
ca at rits.org.br
Thu Mar 24 22:46:50 GMT 2005
Steve, not specifically.
It looks like the future of multimedia worldwide could be a cartel of
just two giant players -- Murdoch's "chaebol" of companies, and Microsoft.
Is the time already way past for us to start thinking of lauching
alternative satellites? :)
--c.a.
Steve Buckley wrote:
> Question?
> ...has there been any discussion in the WGIG on IPTV?
>
> Steve
>
>
> (from Digital Television Group)
> Microsoft deals enable domination of IPTV
>
> Microsoft has reportedly secured deals with telecoms operators in the
> US and Europe which will enable the software giant to dominate the
> emerging market for internet protocol television (IPTV). According to
> The Business, deals already in place with a jigsaw of operators mean
> 75% of fixed telephony lines will use Microsoft software to deliver
> full broadcast and on-demand television services.
>
> Full report:
>
> http://www.dtg.org.uk/news/news.php?&id=748
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