It is now a traditional appointment in March. The Hello Show is the largest rendezvous by Orange to present its latest products. This year, the band played in classicism that showcases its new Livebox. The opportunity for the incumbent to get back in the race with this new version.
The new Livebox is compatible with the fiber or ADSL. It can accommodate up to ten terminals in wireless at full power. Determined to focus on content, Orange has integrated its box all the news related to the quality of the image and sound: Ultra high definition (UHD), HDR (for better definition of contrasts ) and the Dolby Atmos sound (fully wrapped). To take full advantage of these characteristics, it must nevertheless have the right equipment (TV and audio) and the contents are at the rendezvous. Stéphane Richard, the owner of Orange, announced that “8 matches of Euro 2016 will be broadcast UHD” in addition “to the best catalog UHD,” he promises. virtual reality content will also be available. The group even appealed to director Luc Besson to demonstrate. As a way to show its commitment in the cinema. The new Livebox is also presented as a real video game.
It is also equipped with a storage capacity of a terraoctet, which keeps about 200 HD movies or 200,000 photographs. The content is accessible from any device in the house. On the road, they will be accessible via airbox, an accessory connected 4G and offered as an option with the Livebox, without the data consumed are counted envelope 4G subscriber. With this feature, Orange riposte to Apple’s cloud offerings, Amazon or Google. For the operator, it is essential to maintain control of the content that travels over the network.
Stéphane Richard said the new Livebox ‘is sold in two to three months. The rates are not yet set, but in telecom, technological advances are rarely accompanied by a sharp rise in prices “.
If the Livebox is heavily videos, Orange does not plan provided to push forward the convergence of content and pipes. “I do not believe much in the strategy of vertical integration between content and distribution,” simply says Stéphane Richard, who mentions that “any movements will be dictated by pragmatism.”
For now, it focuses primarily on the acquisition of Bouy-gues Telecom and the sale of some assets by SFR and Free. Never the boss of Orange proved too optimistic about developments in the case, stating that “discussions are about to succeed. We agree on the broad masses, the overall balance and distribution of logic. ” Prudent, he quickly adds that it is a “necessary but not sufficient agreement for the establishment of a win-win scheme.”
Free resume some frequencies and network Bouy-gues Telecom, and about fifty outlets to some 2 billion euros. Reportedly, SFR sign a check for over $ 3 billion to acquire part of the mobile network Bouygues Telecom and subscribers (mostly B & amp; You and business). A question remains about the fate of most of the 650 Bouygues Telecom stores.
Stéphane Richard gave appointment to the press “in a fortnight.” Although some observers rely instead on an issue at the end of next week. In case of agreement in principle, the ball will be in Bouy-guages camp before entering the market authorities. ARCEP and the Competition Authority
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