Hungary’s archaic media law is causing problems for its cable industry and forthcoming DTT platform. Speaking exclusively to Broadband TV News, Ferenc Kéry, the president of the HCA, said that […]
Archives for September 2008
More DTH for Hungary
HCA/HCTA Tihany. Details – still as yet unconfirmed – have begun to emerge of the forthcoming Hungarian DTH platform to be launched by T-Home, a division of the incumbent telco […]
Fastweb helps viewers get Lost
Disney-ABC-ESPN Television continues to demonstrate a progressive approach to its VOD deals. The House of Mouse has announced a new deal with the Italian provider Fastweb that includes a dedicated […]
Hello HD outlines future plans
HCA/HCTA Tihany. The Hungarian HD DTH platform Hello HD plans to expand its operations to other CEE countries, including Slovenia and Croatia, within the next year.
Europe leads broadband growth
BBWF 2008 – BRUSSELS. Europe is leading the way in terms of broadband subscriber growth for the second year running, according to the latest statistics announced by the Broadband Forum, […]
Ofcom puts Sky Picnic back on the table
Ofcom has said it is prepared to give Sky permission to launch its DTT pay service Picnic, subject to a number of conditions. These include making the premium movie and […]
Hungary voices DTT concerns
HCA/HCTA Tihany. Major concerns are emerging about Hungary’s future DTT platform, operated by Antenna Hungaria and due to launch before the end of this year.
BSkyB ordered to reduce ITV stake
After much anticipation BSkyB has been ordered to sell down its stake in ITV plc to below 7.5% following a ruling by the Competition Appeal Tribunal. Further legal hearings scheduled […]
Tandberg selected for Nat Geo HD
Spanish-based broadcast solutions provider Overon has chosen an MPEG-4 AVC HD encoding system from Tandberg Television for the delivery of National Geographic Channel HD to broadcasters and TV service providers […]
Chellomedia adds two premium channels in Holland
Chellomedia will add the new Film1 Action premium movie channel to its offer for Dutch viewers on October 1. As reported in Broadband TV News the package of five channels […]