ORS launches new STB with 3SS and Skyworth Digital

Austrian pay TV operator ORS has selected 3 Screen Solutions (3SS) and Skyworth Digital to provide the tech behind its next-generation digital satellite and terrestrial STBs for simpliTV services.

The two new 4K Hybrid STBs, produced by Skyworth, are now available to customers and feature an advanced customised UX designed by 3SS.

The Skyworth 4K Hybrid Android TV Satellite STBs offer simpliTV viewers access to 4K DVB and OTT viewing. It features over 100 channels as part of an advanced UX based on the 3Ready Product Framework.

Thomas Langsenlehner, CEO of simpliTV, said: “In launching our simpliONE STBs, we’re providing our audience with additional flexibility and choice, and it’s a significant milestone in our journey to bring next-generation super-aggregated TV services to the widest possible audience. Thanks to our collaborative partnerships with Skyworth and 3SS, new powerful STBs are delivering an advanced custom UX which makes finding content easy. With simpliTV we’re providing a truly world-class entertainment platform that meets the expectations of both avid streamers and more traditional viewers.”

Srithar Bala, head of Video Solutions & Services at Skyworth Digital, said: “We’re very excited that ORS selected Skyworth to help deliver its next generation 4K hybrid services,“ commented “We congratulate ORS on the launch of these products for simpliTV.

Kai-Christian Borchers, 3SS managing director, said: “ORS continues to demonstrate its unwavering commitment to delighting viewers of all kinds, delivering options to suit viewers’ choices of both technology and preferred content. Great teamwork brought simpliTV to life and we’re very excited that subscribers are now enjoying its benefits.”