Apple TV AirPlay

Apple CEO hints at TV futures

Apple CEO Tim Cook has suggested the technology company might further develop its TV product, taking it beyond the hobby stage. … [Read More...]

FEATURE

aereo_antenna_array1

Aereo – another step in cord-cutting?

Launching in March in the New York City area, a new streaming TV service will be adding another chapter in the ongoing cord-cutting saga. Called Aereo, the new start-up will offer the full choice of over-the-air TV channels to people who subscribe for a monthly $12 (€9.12) fee. … [Read More...]

Clover’s Week: Game over

It’s almost last orders for pubs showing unlicensed football broadcasts in the UK and not before time, writes Julian Clover.

Chris Dziadul Reports: New year, new sale

Looks like it’s seconds away, round two, in the great Polish cable consolidation contest.

Briel on: HBO launches in the Netherlands

The launch of HBO in the Netherlands in a joint venture with cable operator Ziggo marks an interesting move for the Time-Warner owned company.

Newsline

2012 logo

BBC confirms live 3D Olympics

The BBC has announced which events from the London 2012 Olympic Games will be broadcast in the 3D format. The opening and closing ceremonies, the Men's 100m Final, as well as a daily highlights package will be seen as part of the corporation's on going 3D trials. … [Read More...]

roku_displaying_netflix

OTT market to reach €3.4 billion in 2015

The market for OTT video services on the TV will be €3.4 billion in 2015, according to French research institute Idate. … [Read More...]

Bouygues gets the total NDS package

NDS has announced it has be selected by the French operator Bouyges Telecom to support the deployment of its next generation IPTV set-top.

platform-n-screen

Platform n exceeds expectations

The Polish DTH platform n ended 2011 with 929,000 subscribers. This was 29,000 more than expected and a 15% increase year-on-year.

SES4_launch

Successful launch for SES-4

The SES-4 satellite roared into space on board an ILS Proton Breeze M booster on February 14. After a nine-hour, 12-minute mission, the Breeze M upper stage of the Proton rocket successfully released the SES-4 satellite directly into geostationary transfer orbit.

Penthouse HD launches on Entertain

Penthouse Digital Media Productions is expanding the footprint of its HD channel in Europe with the launch on Entertain, Deutsche Telekom’s IPTV service in Germany, reaching more than 1.6 million customers.

Numericable

Zappware delivers new UI to Numericable

Belgian-based Zappware has delivered a complete and cohesive design concept to French cable operator Numericable.

Tricolor-TV-Map

Tricolor TV drops service

The leading Russian DTH platform Tricolor TV has taken the surprise decision to suspend its satellite internet service.

Israeli cableco causes concerns

Controversy is growing in Israel over the cable operator HOT’s new internet service, which is offered independent of any other party.

swisscom_balloon

Swisscom TV displays unclear picture

Swisscom is finding success for its IPTV product in its domestic market, but its investment in the Italian broadband provider Fastweb is less sound.

Editor’s Choice

southernafricamap

Sub-Saharan Africa attracts global TV players

Sub-Saharan Africa’s household totals (148 million at end-2011, rising by 20 million over the next six years) are fast approaching similar levels to Western Europe, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. … [Read More...]

Horizon Screenshot

UPC Polska prepares for Horizon

UPC Polska will start preparations this year for the eventual launch of Horizon, according to Simon Boyd, the company’s CEO. … [Read More...]

hulu

Hulu and Netflix eye Russia

Representatives of Hulu and Netflix are understood to have held preliminary talks about the possibility of entering the Russian market. … [Read More...]