UPC Netherlands launches Horizon Extra Mediabox

Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC Netherlands has launched a multiroom addition to its Horizon advanced TV service, Horizon Extra Mediabox.

The service allows viewers to continue viewing programmes launched on their Horizon devices on another screen in the home, among other things. The Extra Mediabox is available to all Horizon customers, free of charge for the first three months and for €5 a month thereafter.

UPC Netherlands has said that Horizon will be rolled out across Ziggo’s network soon, although it has not revealed the launch date. Ziggo, acquired by Liberty Global last year, is currently testing Horizon ahead of the launch.