December 7, 2006

SingTel Picks Alcatel-Lucent, Microsoft for IPTV

Alcatel-Lucent has announced that it has been selected by Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) for its IPTV trial, which began in October. Based on a combination of Alcatel-Lucent's services integration solution and Microsoft TV IPTV Edition software platform, the project will include broadcast TV and VOD, with content featuring HD-quality picture resolution.

Alcatel-Lucent will provide SingTel with an end-to-end IPTV solution and will use the Microsoft TV IPTV Edition software platform to offer an enhanced user experience, enabling features like instant channel change, multiple picture-in-picture and PVR functionality. Alcatel-Lucent will also provide a complete services integration solution that brings together the network infrastructure, software platforms and integration skill sets required to deliver a superior user experience.

Alcatel-Lucent is working closely with SingTel to develop an array of useful applications, including audio support in different languages, music-on-demand, karaoke-on-demand, customer self-service (allowing users to subscribe to new services and make account modifications) and bill viewing.