The Digital TV Group has criticised the regulator Ofcom over its proposals for HD over the UK’s digital terrestrial television network. The newly installed DTG director-general Dermot Nolan, well known for his forthright views, has welcomed the Ofcom recognition that HD should be a part of DTT. However, he said the regulator’s proposals for the [...]
Canal revenues up 8%
January 31, 2008 10.03 Europe/London By
Canal Plus boosted revenues by 8% in 2007 reaching €1,740 million for the 12 month period.
SES increases Sirius stake
January 31, 2008 09.20 Europe/London By
The Swedish Space Corporation has exercised a ‘put option’ that transfers an additional 15% equity stake in SES Sirius to SES Astra.
Gaming channel for Romania
January 30, 2008 12.49 Europe/London By
The video gaming channel Ginx TV is to make in debut in Romania.
TVP dampens DTH platform speculation
January 30, 2008 12.49 Europe/London By
The Polish public broadcaster TVP has effectively ruled out launching a DTH platform this year, and certainly before the Beijing Olympics.
Harmonic seeking acquisitions
January 30, 2008 12.49 Europe/London By
Video delivery solutions specialist Harmonic has capped what it is describing as “an outstanding year” with plans grow further through acquisition.
Finland confirms cable switchover
January 30, 2008 12.48 Europe/London By
Finland’s ministry of transport and communications has confirmed the country’s cable networks will be required to switch off their analogue signals by the end of February.
Digi TV claims 60,000 Croatian subs
January 30, 2008 12.48 Europe/London By
The DTH platform Digi TV now has 60,000 subscribers in Croatia, according to a local report.
Dramatic rise in Polish IPTV
January 30, 2008 12.47 Europe/London By
The Polish incumbent telco TPSA ended 2007 with 40,000 IPTV subscribers, as opposed to 3,000 only 12 months earlier.
D-Day for Polish football rights
January 30, 2008 12.46 Europe/London By
The Polish premier league football association Ekstraklasa will later today decide who to award TV rights for the next three seasons.
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