Alcatel-Lucent is reported to have won a contract from Türk Telekom to help develop a fibre-optic network in the cities of Ankara, Adana, Istanbul and Izmir. The deal is understood to be worth €21.6 million.
Tiscali introduces EPG search
June 2, 2008 23.54 Europe/London By
Tiscali TV has introduced a new search tool to its EPG that is designed to help viewers navigate their way through the IPTV operator’s mix of on demand, catch up and broadcast content.
Czech digital channel Z1 launches
June 2, 2008 13.48 Europe/London By
The Czech digital TV channel Z1 has made its debut despite earlier reports that it might be delayed.
News Corp expands in Latvia
June 2, 2008 13.46 Europe/London By
News Corp has competed the acquisition of the Latvian FTA regional station TV Riga (TV5), in which it previously held a 70% stake, for an undisclosed fee.
New landmark for Russian DTH
June 2, 2008 13.44 Europe/London By
The Russian DTH platform Tricolor TV has announced that it ended last month with 2 million registered viewers. However, the total number for its service stood at 2.5 million.
YouSee adds German pack
June 2, 2008 13.43 Europe/London By
Danish cablenet YouSee has added a package of three German language channels.
Slovenian telco figures soar
June 2, 2008 13.42 Europe/London By
Telekom Slovenije ended Q1 with 181,258 broadband subscribers in its home market, or 17% more than in the same period last year.
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