ALi Corporation and ACCESS Europe Launch New U1/F6U Platform for Entry-Level Linux STB Market at IBC

Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 12, 2025 – ALi Corporation, a leading SoC vendor from Taiwan, and ACCESS Europe GmbH today announced the joint launch of the U1/F6U platform, a next-generation solution designed to empower operators and retailers targeting the entry-level Linux set-top box market.

The new U1/F6U platform delivers an optimized balance of performance, cost efficiency, and scalability. With sufficient memory resources, the platform supports:

• ACCESS “NetFront™ Browser BE” Portal Viewer Browser for enhanced user experiences
• DRM-protected VoDs and premium content
• Over 330 global and regional apps
• Almost 400 FAST TV channels, expanding access to free ad-supported streaming content

This combination offers operators and retailers a complete turnkey solution, enabling them to meet consumer demand for affordable, feature-rich entertainment devices while unlocking new revenue opportunities.

“The entry-level market is increasingly important as consumers worldwide look for cost-efficient access to premium digital content,” said Albert , BU head at ALi. “By combining ALi’s powerful SoC technology with ACCESS’s extensive content and application ecosystem, the U1/F6U platform empowers operators to deliver outstanding value at scale.”

“At ACCESS, we are committed to enabling the future of connected entertainment,” said Masahiro Aono, CEO at ACCESS Europe. “This collaboration with ALi demonstrates our shared vision: to provide operators with the flexibility, scalability, and rich content portfolios they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving media landscape.”

The U1/F6U platform will be showcased at IBC [nhow Hotel MINT room], where attendees can experience live demonstrations of its powerful capabilities.

About ALi
ALi Corporation is a Taiwan-based semiconductor company specializing in system-on-chip (SoC) solutions for set-top boxes, broadband, and multimedia devices. With decades of expertise in chipset design, ALi empowers global operators and OEMs with cost-effective, high-performance solutions that drive innovation in digital home entertainment.

About ACCESS Europe
ACCESS Europe GmbH, a subsidiary of ACCESS CO., LTD. headquartered in Japan, is a global provider of advanced software solutions for the automotive, smart TV, and connected device industries. Its NetRange Smart TV App Store and NetFront™ technologies enable millions of consumers worldwide to enjoy premium video, music, games, and lifestyle applications across a wide range of connected devices. ACCESS partners with operators, OEMs, and content providers to deliver innovative, scalable, and future-ready entertainment experiences.

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