Broadband Content Bits: May 31, 2005

Swisscom IPTV Stall Sends Shivers: Bad new for Micrsoft: “The technology currently available is not yet suitable for serial delivery, in particular since the set-top box has no internal hard disk and only one television channel is available”…

Big Brother goes online: In UK, RealPlayer is offering 14 days of free Big Brother downloads to people who sign up for its relaunched SuperPass service.

IPTV vs Me-Too TV: With complex licensing deals, getting the right content will be a challenge for the telcos.

U.S. cities weigh broadband access: Debating the role government should take in making sure their citizens have access to the Internet.

‘Backhaul’ blocks net video: The online movie industry is troubled by Australia’s slow broadband…

Today’s BCB is sponsored by thePlatform Media Publishing System

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