MTV Networks Germany has announced that the German cable operator Unitymedia will launch the German version of Nick Jr on its network on March 31.
Miniweb looks for its place in the Canvas
08.46 Europe/London, March 27, 2009 By
Miniweb believes it has commonality with the BBC Canvas proposals. Julian Clover reports.
Pace brings 3D graphics to IPTV
08.24 Europe/London, March 27, 2009 By
IPTV WORLD FORUM – LONDON. Pace is to bring 3D style graphics to its IPTV set-top boxes. Oliver Thivolet, head of engineering, Pace France told Broadband TV News the development had been made possible through the new Broadcom 7413 3D chipset and would be the standard IPTV platform offered to customers in the sector.
Bulgarian ad market slumps
06.41 Europe/London, March 27, 2009 By
Bulgaria’s ad market is likely to fall in value by up to 30% this year, according to data supplied by the country’s advertising association (BAA).
UPC Live TV extends Polish reach
06.31 Europe/London, March 27, 2009 By
UPC has extended the reach of its UPC Live TV service in Poland.
Joining forces
18.54 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
The move was unexpected and may yet be the shape of things to come. Welcome to the world of global financial crisis deals, 2009 style.
Boost for Ukrainian IPTV
14.30 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
The Ukrainian incumbent telco Ukrtelekom has finally launched an IPTV service.
Liberty refinances debt
11.55 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
Liberty Global’s European division has restructured €530 million of its €850 million debt, creating two new tranches that will extend its due date from 2012 by two and three years respectively.
Orca secures Bulgarian IPTV deal
11.02 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
Bulgaria’s Vestitel is to employ Orca Interactive’s RIGHTv middleware platform for its IPTV operation.
IDTVs driving Spanish DTT increases
08.39 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
Sales of integrated digital television (IDTV) receivers in Spain have further boosted the availability of DTT in the country.
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