Satellite technology does not support the two-way high-speed transmission that allows cable operators to offer video-on-demand services, for instance.
She singles out digital-subscriber line (DSL) equipment, which is used to turn telephone wires into broadband internet pipes, and cable-modem equipment, which allows cable operators to provide broadband internet access over their networks alongside cable TV.
Coming to the Apple TV are the HBO GO app, which allows HBO subscribers to stream the network's programs, along with the WatchESPN app, which allows cable TV subscribers to stream some ESPN channels.
Cox Communications' new Trio guide, developed with NDS, allows cable subscribers to search for a show on TV, video-on-demand and in a digital video recorder, all at the same time.More ambitious plans are being drawn up.
The ultimate destination, however, for these films was television, and video-on-demand, which allows cable channels to charge the equivalent of rental fees for movies you watch at home.
Modern camera technology allows cable companies to monitor these cables, but they're far from impervious.
It also allows cable operators to maximize their bandwidth and effectively broadcast data and video more effectively on their networks.
(Microsoft's Xbox already allows cable operators to do this, and they seem just fine with that).
On the other hand, Nortel has a service offering called ARRIS, which allows cable operators to provide circuit-switched (traditional voice) telephony services to their customers.
It allows cable companies to choose best of breed for the best possible price and pass those savings along to their subscribers".
Now that a federal appeals court ruling allows cable operators to own a broadcast property in the same market, General Electric's NBC unit has become even more desirable.
