:: 06/05/2010

Russia - Almaz Antey Thomson Broadcast to provide DTT STBs

DTT receivers will be manufactured by Almaz Antey Thomson Broadcast (AATB), a joint venture between Thomson Broadcast (49% stake) and the Russian company Almaz-Antey (51% stake).

The company was formed in 2006 and will produce the set-top boxes from 6-7 sites across the country.

DTT services are set to roll out this year with an initial focus on areas with poor analogue television reception (i.e. Siberia and the Far East). One multiplex will offer viewers access to at least 8 free-to-air television programme services.

Source: Broadband TV News