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KAON Gains Mediacom Approval for New TiVo STB

[Atlanta, GA] – [Sept 23, 2024] – Mediacom Communications Corporation, one of the leading cable operators in the United States, has officially approved the KAON TiVo set-top box (STB).

Kaon’s TiVo STB represents the next generation of home entertainment technology, combining KAON’s high-performance hardware and innovative telemetry and diagnostic tools with TiVo’s industry-leading user interface and features. This approval marks a significant milestone in Mediacom’s ongoing commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology and superior service to its subscribers.

“We are excited to work with Mediacom to bring our state-of-the-art TiVo set-top boxes to their subscribers,” said James Miller, VP Business Development of Kaon. “We chose Mediacom as our lighthouse customer because we know their product launch criteria is extremely thorough, and if we can get their approval, it is a signal to the market the KAON product is consumer ready. We have worked closely with Mediacom to test the product and fine tune our diagnostic and telemetry tools, KRMS and KRView for remote customer support and reduced truck rolls. Beyond the new STB, the tools we are providing allow Mediacom to lead the market in service and support for their customers.”

Mediacom has a history of providing advanced services to their customers, and by adding KAON as a STB supplier they are ensuring supply chain continuity and continued access to superior video technology. “Mediacom is dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible entertainment experience, and the approval of the KAON set-top box is a key step in fulfilling that commitment,” said JR Walden, SVP Technology, CTO at Mediacom. “We have a strong partnership with KAON and we are excited to take the next step to enhance ways our subscribers are able to discover and enjoy content.”

About Mediacom Communications

Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States and the leading gigabit broadband provider to smaller markets primarily in the Midwest and Southeast. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom provides high-speed data, video and phone services to 1.3 million households and businesses across 22 states. The company delivers scalable broadband solutions to commercial and public-sector customers of all sizes through Mediacom Business and sells advertising and production services under the OnMedia brand. More information about Mediacom is available at mediacomcable.com. 

About KAON: KAON is a technology leader in pay-TV and broadband solutions. We ensure the connected home technology that enables consumers to simply change the way they experience entertainment and information within the home with the full line-up of innovative platforms and service solutions to give users easy access to multi-screen experiences anywhere, at any time. KAON GROUP is well recognized by Tier 1 Operators in more than 90 countries. Headquartered in South Korea,