(Telecompaper) Deutsche Telekom has announced the start of a test with 1,000 customers of its new smart speaker and digital assistant software. The smart speaker, designed to serve as a hub to connect with Telekom's smart home, TV and other online services, is on display at the IFA show in Berlin and Telekom has asked customers to apply to participate in the pilot. The company also confirmed at IFA the launch of a new mesh Wi-Fi system, the opening up of its TV service to non-internet customers and the addition of Amazon Prime Video to its TV platform.