Recently recognized as the most significant and innovative technology for the multi-family housing market, the MFH3 (Multi-Family Housing version 3) satellite-based distribution platform, developed by DIRECTV and Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453) (NYSE: TMS), is being rolled out with a new software release. The new software doubles the number of DIRECTV receivers MFH3 will support, providing a more cost-effective installation for large properties, and enabling “injection” of local content, such as on-site amenity video feeds into the system. To speed deployment of the new technology, DIRECTV has established new strategic partnerships with several companies, including AFL Telecommunications, the leading end-to-end FTTH (Fiber-to-the-Home) MFH3 system integrator, as well as some of its largest customers including YRT2™ (Your Residential Technology Team™, Inc.) and Crystal Clear Technologies.
MFH3 enables the delivery of all DIRECTV programming and services using existing in-building wiring by converting DIRECTV signals into IP video packets to IP-enabled DIRECTV receivers. The system, not to be confused with IPTV, uses the technology as a simple distribution platform to deliver over a single home-run wire satellite TV and other services from a private “on-property” head-end to each customer dwelling. In addition to supporting both DIRECTV standard and HD DVR receivers, the IP distribution platform will also support voice, internet and interactive services over a single connection, enabling the delivery of triple-play bundles—El Segundo, California
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