Technicolor passes 150 million set-top landmark

TV technology company Technicolor has delivered over 150 million digital set-top boxes since it shipped its first one in 1994.

The company has shipped more than 10 million set-top boxes each year over the last 10 years, with a significant increases in Latin America, India and southern Asia over the last few quarters.

The 150 millionth box was shipped to Indian operator Tata Sky.

Michel Rahier, president, Technicolor connected home division, said: “We are proud to have shipped our 150 millionth set-top box and maintained a leading market position over time. We are poised to keep innovating to anticipate on a fast-changing technologies and market environments, in order to provide our customers with set top boxes platforms, software solutions and integration services that will keep them ahead of the game.”