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Russia's Akado goes live with HDTV offerings
Say what you will, but the high-def revolution is on in Russia. With Comstar going live with its own HDTV service the same week as Akado, we have all ideas the competition will keep the fire burning (and subsequently, the new HD channels rolling). We had a hunch Akado would be going live with its planned HDTV offering as October began thanks to a premature announcement from National Geographic HD, but it's always good to hear that no delays have slowed things up. Starting this month, subscribers can feast their eyes on five HD stations (including the aforesaid Nat Geo HD) for between 300 and 900 rubles per month ($12 and $36, respectively), so if you're inclined by take 'em up on the offer, head to the read link and sign up.[Via BroadbandTVNews]
More HDTV on the way in Russia
Several Russian TV operators have recently released details on plans for HD in the country, where HDTV service just launched last year on satellite via NTV-Plus. First up is HD Media, which has announced plans for up to 15 HD channels to hit Moscow this year, available via cable, IPTV or OTA. One of those providers could be Comcor TV's Akado service, which plans to start trials of two sports HD channels and one film station later this year, followed by a rollout of new HD-compatible set-top boxes in 2009. We don't know what the Kremlin's been watching on its 71-inch gold-plated plasma, but there will definitely be more options available soon. Read - Comcor TV prepares for HD Read - Russia prepares for HD revolution
