The speeds are getting faster, but take-up is getting slower. A new report shows that broadband providers have work to do. Julian Clover reports.
Competition weighs heavy on Cabovisão
October 30, 2008 14.15 Europe/London By
Cabovisão is facing up to severe competition in the Portugese pay-TV market as the Canadian-owned net lost almost 2,000 RGUs (Revenue Generating Units) in the third quarter to August 31, 2008.
Orange sees 72% TV growth
October 30, 2008 13.28 Europe/London By
France Telecom has grown subscriber take-up by a massive 72% over the last 12 months. As of September 30, 2008 the Orange-branded service had 1.746 million subscribers compared with 1.017 million just 12 months earlier. 211,000 customers were signed in the third quarter of 2008.
Motorola increases networks margins
October 30, 2008 13.09 Europe/London By
Motorola’s Home and Networks Mobility sector grew its operating margin by four percentage points in the third quarter. The operating margin increased from 7% to 11% of sales year-on-year as set-top shipments climbed to 4.1 million compared to 2.7 million in Q3 2007.
Mid-2009 launch for Kangaroo
October 30, 2008 12.55 Europe/London By
The partners behind the Kangaroo are looking to launch the online video portal by mid-2009, according to new information released by the Competition Commission. BBC Worldwide, Channel 4 and ITV plc have now formed a limited liability partnership known as UKVOD.
CTC Media makes hay
October 30, 2008 12.53 Europe/London By
Russia’s CTC Media has posted revenues of $143,307,000 for Q3, or 52.3% more than in the corresponding period last year.
MEO licenses Macrovision IPG
October 30, 2008 12.42 Europe/London By
Portugal Telecom is to license the Macrovision Interactive Program Guide (IPG) to use on its IPTV and satellite platforms.
ADB boasts full order book
October 30, 2008 11.31 Europe/London By
ADB Group says continued strong operator demand and a favourable product mix has produced a full order book for the Geneva-based set-top supplier.
Astra 1M prepares for November 6 launch
October 30, 2008 11.06 Europe/London By
Astra 1M, the latest satellite destined for SES Astra’s prime 19 degrees East slot, is ready for launch on November 6.
Red letter days for Czech DTT
October 30, 2008 11.04 Europe/London By
The Czech Republic is about to take a significant step on the road to digitalisation.
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Digital TV Eastern Europe NEW REPORT by Simon Murray of Digital TV Research. 2012 is a watershed year for Eastern Europe as the number of digital homes for 15 forecast countries will exceed the analogue total for the first time. This electronically-delivered,150-page report comes in three parts, a PDF file and two Excel workbooks. Countries covered include Russia and Ukraine.