Pace has been awarded a new contract by BT for its high definition capable set-up box the V-box.

This contract follows BT’s previous contract with the set-top box division of Royal Philips Electronics, which was recently acquired by Pace.

“Our medium-term goal is to secure two to three million subscribers for our BT Vision service and we are looking forward to making this vision a reality in co-operation with Pace,” said Dan Marks, BT Vision CEO.

Pace will supply advanced second-generation hybrid personal video recorders (PVRs) for the BT Vision IPTV service. The HD-capable set-top box will provide access for up to 40 Freeview TV channels and 30 radio channels, the ability to record an average of 80 hours of content and on-demand access to a library of films.

“The hybrid model of providing the latest interactive services, alongside digital terrestrial programming, is a very compelling one,” said Neil Gaydon, CEO of Pace.

The V-box uses Microsoft Mediaroom IPTV middleware and Nagravision CA.   

Deliveries are expected to commence in 2009.