VANCOUVER, B.C. –? A new wireless digital box launched Tuesday by Telus means the carrier's Optik TV customers can place their TV anywhere in the home or yard without having to plug it into a TV outlet.
Telus says the Optik wireless digital box works the same way as its wired Optik digital box, but instead receives the TV signal over the air from a wireless access point up to 60 metres away, eliminating the need for a physical connection between the digital box and the TV outlet. A corded power supply and connection between the TV and digital box are required.
"?Our customers have told us that they want to have more freedom to take their TV watching to new places. Whether it's a different corner of the room or taking family movie night to the backyard, Optik customers now have the choice without having to run new wires,?" said Telus CMO David Fuller in a release.
The wireless access point is available for $100 and can support up to four wireless digital boxes. Telus offers the wireless digital box for rental or purchase at the same price as the wired Optik digital box or free with a term agreement.
