Dish Network Unveils HD Service for Condos, Apts.
Fiber-to-home service can deliver up to 400 HD channels.
By Swanni
Called the Dish Optical Network, it can deliver programming to multiple dwelling units over a single fiber optic cable, Dish Network said.
Many apartment and condo buildings use a single MDU dish to transmit signals to multiple units, but its capacity is limited, making high-def services difficult to provide. The fiber-to-the-home system, however, can expand the programming capacity and allow users to operate more receivers.
Dish Network says the Optical Network will enable each unit to have up to six receivers, including an HD DVR.
"This is truly a breakthrough in programming delivery in the MDU space," said Brian Yohn, Dish's vice president of commercial services. "Not only does the system require minimal wiring, but also it's more affordable and offers residets access to Dish Network's complete programming lineup.
Dish says the system supports up to 128 subscribers within an MDU but can be upgraded to supports thousands of users in the future.
The satcaster says the Optical Network will be available later this year.
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