Thomson has started deliveries of a new version of its hybrid terrestrial/IPTV/satellite HD set-top box to Orange for its television service. The set-top box will support both free-to-air and subscription television services, as well as interactive and on-demand content.

With this new HD device, subscribers can use Orange Television's catch-up TV service and its extensive library of video on demand content, including those available in high definition, through a seamless interface.

The product has been developed by Thomson to fully comply with Orange's security solutions and requirements, providing optimum protection of content accessed by subscribers.