Mediacom Communications is deploying Evolution Digital's eBOX IP Hybrid Set-Top Box, powered by TiVo (NASDAQ:TIVO). The eBOX will include Evolution Digital-enabled IP pay-per-view (PPV) services.
"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."
"Mediacom continues to provide the best and most innovative products and services to our customers," said JR Walden, senior vice president and chief technology officer at Mediacom. "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."
The boxes integrate QAM and IP video to deliver QAM live linear TV, combined with OTT streaming apps and IP VOD content on one platform. They also feature universal search, personal recommendations and browse capabilities across platforms.
Mediacom delivers cable, Internet and phone services to nearly 1.4 million customers primarily located in the Midwest and Southeast.