Sony and U.S. cablecos sign MOU on two-way plug and play solution

WASHINGTON, DC – Sony Electronics and six major U.S. cable operators have signed an agreement that will enable consumers to purchase two-way digital televisions and other devices that can receive interactive digital and high-definition video services without a set-top box, Sony and the National Cable and Telecommunications Association (NCTA) announced Tuesday. The terms of the agreement are embodied in a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sony Electronics and Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Charter, Cablevision and Bright House Networks. These cablecos pass over 105 million U.S. homes and serve more than 82% of all U.S. cable subscribers. Other consumer...