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RealNetworks has inked a pact with Major League Baseball to carry up to 1,000 video telecasts of out-of-market games on the Internet for the 2003 season. Baseball fans can expect to pay $79.95 for the entire season, $14.95 per month or $2.95 a pop to access games beyond their local markets. (Fans within those particular markets will be able to access the games 90 minutes after their conclusion.)

HORRY TAPS NEXT LEVEL FOR ENHANCED DTV SERVICES

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The Horry Telephony Cooperative has turned to Next Level Communications to facilitate the offering of enhanced digital TV services to 35,000 subscribers in the Horry County, S.C., area. The HTC first deployed Next Level's video-over-copper gear in 2001 at the Barefoot Resort in North Myrtle Beach, and today it offers voice, video and data services to more than 500 subs there. In other Next Level news, Motorola has extended the deadline on its unsolicited bid to acquire further shares of the company. Currently, Moto holds 74% of available Next Level shares.

MICROSOFT DEPLOYS THIN-CLIENT IPG IN MEXICO

Microsoft has reached an agreement with Cablevision Monterrey of Mexico to deploy its Microsoft TV interactive programming guide during the second quarter of 2003. Cablevision Monterrey will deploy the Microsoft TV IPG on thin-client set-tops, including Motorola's DCT-1000, DCT-1700 and DCT-2000 boxes. The deal sets in motion Microsoft's first rollout of its IPG in a Latin American market. Cablevision said it plans to offer tiered digital services to about 100,000 customers.

OPENTV SCORES 51ST OP WIN

OpenTV announced last week that it had racked up its 51st network operator, inking a five-year licensing agreement with Star Choice, a Canadian DTH satellite service provider. The interactive offering is expected to be available in mid-2003. OpenTV middleware is deployed in more than 27 million basic and advanced set-top boxes worldwide.

KA-BAND BIRD SET TO FLY

EchoStar Communications will launch its EchoStar IX satellite in May. Equipped with commercial Ka-band spot-beam capabilities, the satellite will also include 32 Ku-band transponders. EchoStar IX will operate at 121 degrees west longitude.

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Cable World, March 17, 2003

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