Serbia’s delays in replacing analogue with digital television could make it a “black hole” in South Eastern Europe.
Meo surpasses 300,000 subscriber mark
December 22, 2008 20.37 Europe/London By
Portugal Telecom’s triple-play service Meo, which provides pay-TV, internet and fixed telephony, has topped the 300,000 subscriber mark.
European clearance for NDS deal
December 22, 2008 20.08 Europe/London By
NDS Group has announced it has been given unconditional clearance by the European Commission to take the company private.
Sky-Tiscali talks on hold
December 22, 2008 20.01 Europe/London By
The prospects for an early sale for the UK arm of Italian ISP Tiscali have faded after BSkyB withdrew from talks amid concerns over the asking price. While the Italian owners are said to be looking for £450 million, this is believed to be £100 million more than Sky is willing to pay.
Solaris gets Commission green light
December 22, 2008 09.07 Europe/London By
The European Commission has confirmed Solaris Mobile as an ‘admissible candidate’ in the two-stage application process for the provision of mobile satellite services over Europe, the Dublin-based company has announced.
Hot Bird 9 and W2M successfully launched
December 21, 2008 07.02 Europe/London By
Eutelsat has announced the successful launch of its Hot Bird 9 and W2M satellites from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, by an Ariane 5 ECA rocket.
MTV places 80 jobs under threat
December 19, 2008 17.57 Europe/London By
MTV is cutting up to 80 jobs, some 10% of its workforce, from its London-based operations as part of global plans by parent company Viacom to save around $200 million in the next year.
Kabel BW adds more HD
December 19, 2008 16.40 Europe/London By
The German cable operator Kabel BW is the first major German cabler to start carrying the DeLuxe Lounge HD channel on its network. Also, during the Christmas holiday period Kabel BW will distribute Eins Festival HD at no cost to its HD customers.
EU countries slow to implement Media directive
December 19, 2008 12.08 Europe/London By
The European Commission has called on member states to maintain a light hand as they update TV regulations in 2009.
Old World Rockets – New Satellites – New Media
December 19, 2008 11.06 Europe/London By
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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.