Rapid TV News | February 13, 2018

As it drives towards offering IP pay-per-view (PPV) services, US cableco Mediacom Communications is to offer customers Evolution Digital’s eBOX IP Hybrid Set-Top Box, powered by TiVo.

Mediacom delivers cable, Internet and phone services to nearly 1.4 million customers primarily located in the Midwest and Southeast regions of the US.

By delivering QAM live linear television, combined with OTT streaming apps and IP video-on-demand (VOD) content on one platform, eBOX is claimed to enable ‘a holistic’ viewing platform with universal search, personal recommendations and browse capabilities across platforms.

“We are extremely excited to announce that Mediacom customers around the country will enjoy our unparalleled eBOX hybrid solution,” said Marc Cohen, executive vice president of sales at Evolution Digital. “Evolution Digital’s eBOX provides a unique immersive viewing experience for consumers, as subscribers have access to traditional cable and OTT services through one, easy-to-use interface.”

JR Walden, senior vice president and CTO at Mediacom, added: “Mediacom continues to provide the best and most innovative products and services to our customers. We are excited to bring Evolution Digital’s cost-effective eBOX to our customers and provide the best content available on an enriched and streamlined platform. We have made the eBOX our primary next-generation non-DVR set-top box for households throughout our systems.”

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