BBC Broadcast is to provide encoding and navigational services as well as promotional “barker channels” for Telewest’s new TV-on-demand service, Teleport.
Teleport allows subscribers to search for current programmes, as well as to replay popular programmes from the last week. Viewers will also be able to “instant purchase” a desired programme from the barker channel using their remote control. The new service is available to all Telewest digital TV customers, and does not require any extra equipment.
Philip Snalune, director of product management and marketing at Telewest Broadband, said,
The new owner of BBC Broadcast, Creative Broadcast Services, is owned by Macquarie Capital Alliance Group (65%) and Macquarie Bank (35%).
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