Elisa Estonia launches hybrid Android TV service

2022-06-11 00:21:18 By : Mr. Terry Liu

August 17, 2021 08.55 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

The Estonian multiservice provider Elisa has gone live with its next-generation super-aggregated Elisa Elasmus service.

Based on the Android TV OS Operator Tier, it features Google Play Movies and TV, Amazon Prime Video, Viaplay and YouTube among a total of 150+ channels and is available via DVB-C (cable), DVB-T (terrestrial), IPTV and on all OTT platforms.

The service is enabled by 3SS’3Ready Product Framework, Technicolor Pearl STB (set-top box), with t4h. (Tech4home) Notus Custom Cover Remote Control and content and revenue protection from Nagra Cardless CAS.

Commenting on the development, Andrus Hiiepuu, head of Elisa Estonia’s private customer unit, said: We are hugely excited to launch next-generation Elisa Elamus. “With the partnership of 3SS, Technicolor, Nagra, t4h and 3SS, we are delivering truly world-class video entertainment to Estonia’s consumers”.

Mounir Toutah, video product director for Technicolor Connected Home, added: “To meet demand for the latest entertainment and content services, cable, telco and other pay-TV operators around the world continue to rapidly deploy Android TV STBs. Pearl STB supports the seamless delivery of video, music streaming services, online gaming applications, combined with live broadcasting services”.

Thierry Legrand, SVP Sales for Nagra, said: “With operators around the world now offering a broad range of content-based services from set-top boxes, the requirement for premium security is paramount.

“We congratulate Elisa on the launch of this innovative service and are proud to be providing them with Nagra Protect, our latest-generation cardless CAS solution”.

Graça Candido, commercial director at t4h, added: “Through our experience of over 30 Android TV Operator Tier projects, we understand the importance of excellence in a complete end-to-end user experience.

“We’re delighted to be a part of Elisa Elamus’ collaborative hybrid next-gen TV solution, and look forward to helping raise the bar when it comes to digital entertainment UX”.

Kai-Christian Borchers, MD of 3SS, said: “Elisa is pushing the boundaries of innovation, and demonstrating its dedication to subscriber satisfaction, in delivering all the ground-breaking features in Elisa Elamus.

“We congratulate Elisa for the remarkable achievement in bringing this ambitious project to life, and providing world-class entertainment to Estonia’s consumers.”

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Editor's Choice, Newsline, Tech Tagged With: Android TV, Elisa, Elisa Elasmus, Estonia Edited: 18 August 2021 12:03

Chris is our Central & East Europe Editor. You can talk to Chris on Twitter @chrisdziadul or by email at cdziadul@broadbandtvnews.com

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