DIRECTV's SKY Brazil Subsidiary Launches First 4G Wireless Network

DIRECTV’s Latin America subsidiary SKY Brazil, a provider of satellite TV service in Brazil, launched its first 4G wireless service based on TD-LTE technology.

This launch is aimed at offering consumers broadband using the fastest and most advanced wireless technology network. The service is said to support data-intensive applications such as video, music and games.

“With the launch of this new service, we continue to maintain SKY’s position as the region’s leader in technological innovation and service,” said Bruce Churchill, president of DIRECTV Latin America said in a press release.

“By offering fast, high-quality broadband service at an affordable price, we are opening up new growth opportunities in Brazil and throughout the region. We’re excited to launch this new product that will complement and enhance our industry-leading video experience,” Churchill added.

The service is made available throughout the Brasilia metropolitan footprint, including neighborhoods in that area currently lacking an advanced broadband infrastructure. Company is planning to extend the offering to other cities in Brazil where it holds licenses to operate data communication services in 2012. DIRECTV is also exploring opportunities to offer wireless broadband services in other parts of Latin America.

A company statement also clarified that the equipment will be provided by Nokia Siemens Networks. The new broadband product will be available as part of a bundle with SKY TV or on its own as an individual service. The modem will be provided free of charge and is noted to be simple and easy to install. Laptops and other devices such as iPads and smart phones can be wirelessly connected via Wi-Fi.

In related news, MDU Communications International, one of the nation's reputed operators and providers of DIRECTV and Broadband services specifically serving the multi-family marketplace, enhanced its Broadband service offering and has begun rolling out and marketing this service to its existing portfolio of multi-family properties already signed to competitive and exclusive type right of entry access agreements.