Telkonet Begins Big Apple IPTV Beta-Test

Telkonet Inc. began deployment to beta customers and testing of its Internet-protocol-television service in New York.

The provider of in-building broadband access over existing electrical wiring said its “NuVisions” IPTV service delivers cable TV-programming and enables subscribers to surf the Internet, receive on-demand content and perform Internet-based functions via their TV sets.

Telkonet added that it intends to add more features -- including video-on-demand, movies, games and interactive content -- once NuVisions is fully deployed.

“We are excited to be the first provider of IPTV services in the New York City market, bridging the gap between the television and computer as entertainment, information and communication devices,” NuVisions president Frank Matarazzo said in a prepared statement.