Portugal Telecom’s pay-TV operator Meo is adding two new channels to its pay-TV offer.
The Balkan tiger
November 28, 2008 09.09 Europe/London By
If there was ever a television market in CEE keen to make up for lost time, it has to be Serbia.
HD on a small scale
November 28, 2008 08.42 Europe/London By
Smaller markets lack the obvious firepower to develop HD, but progress is still being made, writes Julian Clover.
Finland to subsidise fast broadband
November 28, 2008 08.13 Europe/London By
The Finnish government has unveiled its plans roll out 100 Mbps broadband services to the whole population. A subsidy of €11 million per year over the period 2010-2015 should ensure universal fast internet access.
DTT deal for Duna TV
November 28, 2008 07.01 Europe/London By
The Hungarian public broadcaster Duna Television has secured carriage on the country’s soon-to-be-launched DTT platform.
Axel Springer buys into Dogan media group
November 27, 2008 21.10 Europe/London By
The German publishing giant Axel Springer Verlag has bought a 10% share in Dogan Yayin Holding, the largest Turkish media group.
US channels launch on KabelKiosk
November 27, 2008 20.48 Europe/London By
The Global Broadcasting Company and Eutelsat VisAvision GmbH have signed a contract for the launch of a seven channel English-language bouquet on the KabelKiosk platform in early 2009. Programming will be drawn from independent producers in the US.
Livestation ensures CNN-IBN global reach
November 27, 2008 20.26 Europe/London By
Livestation, the video portal for live TV and radio online, has stepped in to support the Indian news channel, CNN IBN, during the sudden global demand for live streaming as the crisis in Mumbai unfolds.
Cable Europe hails super-fast internet
November 27, 2008 12.12 Europe/London By
European cable networks in France, Spain, Finland, the Netherlands and Belgium have taken the lead in the launch of “next generation” technology infrastructure designed to deliver high-speed broadband connections.
InView expands Freeview EPG
November 27, 2008 12.02 Europe/London By
InView Interactive has signed a new deal with the receiver manufacturer Vestel that will deliver the Teletext Extra electronic programme guide into a further three million homes.
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