Motorola and Deutsche Telekom have teamed up to offer IPTV services in Germany using Motorola's high definition (HD)-ready IPTV set-tops.

Motorola will provide T-Home with its VIP1616E set-top -- known to T-Home customers as Media Receiver 300 Typ A. With the device, subscribers to T-Home's Entertain service will be able to view sporting content in full HD.

"Motorola's IPTV set-tops enable operators such as Deutsche Telekom to capitalize on consumer demands and efficiently deliver compelling, rich media services to their customers,"  said Joe Cozzolino, corporate vice president and general manager, Motorola Home & Networks Mobility EMEA.

The HD-ready Motorola VIP1616E set-top with digital video recording (DVR) also supports standard definition high-quality digital video. Its two-way IP capability allows it to be used in multiple applications, including broadcast television, time-shifted television, multicast and video on demand. The VIP1616E is fully compliant with Microsoft Mediaroom.