EKTRA Selects CommScope’s Home Networks to Supply Its Customers in Lithuania with the VIP7100 UHD set top solution

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CommScope has partnered with EKTRA to deploy the VIP7100 UHD set top solution to its Balticum TV customers in Lithuania. This innovative device, powered by the Android TV™ operating system, supports linear TV and various OTT streaming services, allowing users to convert existing TVs into smart devices. The partnership aims to enhance customer entertainment offerings, providing a seamless experience for accessing content like Netflix and YouTube. CommScope remains a leader in home networking solutions, focusing on technology advancements for enhanced connectivity.

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• Partnership with EKTRA to deploy VIP7100 UHD set top solution increases market presence.
• VIP7100 enhances customer engagement with support for linear TV and OTT streaming services.
• Cost-effective device accelerates time to market for launching popular applications.

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Devices will be deployed to its Balticum TV Customers

HICKORY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- CommScope, a global leader in home network solutions, have partnered with EKTRA to provide its Balticum TV customers in Lithuania with the VIP7100 UHD set top solution.

CommScope's VIP7100 is an interactive IP set top powered by the Android TV™ operating system and allows subscribers to enable both linear TV and various OTT streaming services. EKTRA will deploy this set top to its Balticum TV customers in Lithuania. (Photo: Business Wire)

The VIP7100 is an interactive IP set top powered by the Android TV™ operating system (OS) and allows subscribers to enable both linear TV and various OTT streaming services. This cost-effective, next generation device provides optimal time to market for launching Netflix, YouTube, and various local apps converting existing TVs into a smart TV ecosystem.

“Service providers understand how valuable it is to enhance their subscriber’s live and on-demand TV offering and the ability to stream content quickly and easily,” said Phil Cardy, Vice President, International PLM, Home Networks, CommScope. “By deploying CommScope’s VIP7100 set top solution, EKTRA is providing their Balticum TV customers with a solution that delivers a rich, entertainment offering they have come to expect.”

This innovative set top supports standard Android TV applications and allows subscribers to mirror their Android device to their TV screen. By using the voice-enabled remote, subscribers can also search for additional content and install additional applications on the device.

“We are excited to offer our customers a solution that brings a whole new TV viewing experience into their homes,” said Valery Alfimov, CEO, EKTRA. “CommScope is a market leader in set top solutions, we are excited to provide our customers with a new device that allows them to launch new TV services quickly with pre-certified OTT applications.”

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About EKTRA

EKTRA provides a wide range of telecommunication solutions for data transmission and adaptation to end-user needs. Our team develops and assists in unique tasks for telecommunications market leaders. For more details, please visit www.ektra.lt

This press release includes forward-looking statements that are based on information currently available to management, management’s beliefs, as well as on a number of assumptions concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of performance and are subject to a number of uncertainties and other factors, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those currently expected. In providing forward-looking statements, the company does not intend, and is not undertaking any obligation or duty, to update these statements as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

SOURCE: CommScope

View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211221005040/en/

News Media Contacts:

Joseph P. Depa III, CommScope

+1 828-431-9803 or publicrelations@commscope.com

Jevgenij Alfimov, EKTRA

jevgenij.alfimov@ektra.lt

Financial Contact:

Michael McCloskey, CommScope

+1-828-431-9874

Source: CommScope

FAQ

What is the VIP7100 UHD set top solution from CommScope?

The VIP7100 UHD set top solution is an interactive device powered by the Android TV™ operating system, enabling access to linear TV and various OTT streaming services.

Who is CommScope partnering with for deploying the VIP7100?

CommScope has partnered with EKTRA to deploy the VIP7100 UHD set top solution to Balticum TV customers in Lithuania.

What benefits does the VIP7100 provide to customers?

The VIP7100 offers enhanced entertainment options, allowing users to access services like Netflix and YouTube, and convert existing TVs into smart devices.

When was the partnership between CommScope and EKTRA announced?

The partnership was announced in a press release dated December 21, 2021.

What company is represented by the stock symbol COMM?

The stock symbol COMM represents CommScope, a leader in home network solutions.