Russia’s Comstar-UTS has announced plans to offer commercial triple play services in the city of Sochi.
Verimatrix expands in Russia
07.59 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
IPTV WORLD FORUM 2009 – LONDON. Verimatrix has signed deals with the Russian IPTV providers Iskratelecom, Tattelcom and Bashinformsvyaz.
Telcos talk up multiscreen experience
07.57 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
IPTV WORLD FORUM 2009 – LONDON. Telcos are preparing to offer their subscribers a multiscreen experience, linking together the various devices that form their triple play package.
CEE in broadband slow lane
07.31 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
An East-West divide still exists in the penetration of broadband services in Europe, though the gap is narrowing.
Romania eyes DTT subsidies
07.04 Europe/London, March 26, 2009 By
Romania is prepared to allocate around €146 million in subsidies to ensure the transition to digital broadcasting passes off smoothly.
New Russia director for NBC Universal
18.20 Europe/London, March 25, 2009 By
Merab Gabuniya has been appointed MD Russia, NBC Universal Global Networks.
Western Europe maintains IPTV lead
16.26 Europe/London, March 25, 2009 By
Western Europe ended 2008 with 10,388,000 IPTV subscribers, or 47.4% more than 12 months earlier, and remains by far the world’s largest IPTV market.
Sundance Channel debuts on Numericable
12.53 Europe/London, March 25, 2009 By
The Sundance Channel will make its European debut on the French cabler Numéricable.
Docherty named DTG chairman
12.40 Europe/London, March 25, 2009 By
David Docherty has been appointed as chairman of the Digital TV Group, replacing Professor David Youlton who is stepping down after ten years in the post.
Commission to pursue Open Cable
11.18 Europe/London, March 25, 2009 By
IPTV WORLD FORUM – LONDON. The European Commission is to forge ahead with plans to force all broadband network operators to open themselves up to third parties.
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