2008 CABLE SHOW: Charter To Offer Moxi HD DVR In Q3

Paul Allen’s Digeo Provides New Set-Top Model to Operator

By Todd Spangler -- Multichannel News, May 19, 2008

NEW ORLEANS—Digeo, the DVR company backed by Paul Allen, today announced that Charter Communications will begin deploying the new Moxi Cable HD DVR 3012 in the third quarter.

The dual-tuner high-definition DVR includes support for multistream CableCards, external storage options of up to 1 Terabyte and Web-based scheduling. Digeo also offers “extensive data mining” capabilities of Moxi usage.

Charter spokeswoman Anita Lamont said the test market for the Moxi HD DVR is St. Louis. The operator will charge the same as its regular high-definition DVR service, which for new customers is $10 for the receiver and $10 for service ($15 in a digital bundled package).

“Charter is committed to providing its customers a superior video service,” Charter senior vice president of product management and strategy Ted Schremp said, in a statement. “The Moxi platform is very popular with our video customers for its ease of use and functionality. The Moxi 3012 HD DVR has even more of the features and interactivity our customers value, and we are excited to bring the next generation of Moxi to our customers' homes.”

In January, Digeo laid off 80 of its 160 employees and mothballed its plans to deliver retail versions of its HD DVRs. Mike Fidler stepped down as CEO, and president and chief operating officer Greg Gudorf took over as chief executive.

The Kirkland, Wash., company says more than 400,000 Moxi units have been shipped in 100 markets by Charter, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and five other cable operators.