Nokia Siemens Networks says it is providing the mobile television operator DMTV with a DVB-H solution in Ghana, Kenya, Namibia and Nigeria.
Unitymedia adds auto motor und sport TV
19.58 Europe/London, June 28, 2009 By
The German cable operator Unitymedia will launch the new auto motor und sport TV channel on July 1.
Commission accepts Kangaroo undertakings
11.43 Europe/London, June 26, 2009 By
Almost 12 months to the day since the Office of Fair Trading referred Kangaroo to the Competition Commission, the body has accepted the undertakings from the former partners in the £20 million (€23.5 million) project.
Freesat BETs on temporary HD channel
11.28 Europe/London, June 26, 2009 By
Freesat has secured exclusive HD coverage of the prestigious BET Awards 2009 to screen in high definition.
Nova inks HD distribution deal
11.27 Europe/London, June 26, 2009 By
CET 21, the licence holder of the leading Czech station TV Nova, has signed an agreement with Smart Comp. for the distribution of Nova HD and Nova Sport HD over IPTV by cable operators.
TV faces its Kodak moment
10.09 Europe/London, June 26, 2009 By
Connected TV brings more than just widgets, but are pay-TV companies prepared for competition from the box in the corner, asks Julian Clover?
Discovery CE promotes personnel
08.22 Europe/London, June 26, 2009 By
Discovery Networks Central Europe, a division of Discovery Communications, has announced a number of promotions.
Ofcom seeks intervention on movie and sports rights
08.20 Europe/London, June 26, 2009 By
14.00 Update: BSkyB has reacted angrily to Ofcom proposals for “targeted interventions” in subscription video on demand (S-VOD) rights and the next auction for Premier League rights.
Romanian net connections rise
06.58 Europe/London, June 26, 2009 By
Digital Cable Systems (DCS), Romania’s third largest cable operator, has secured an additional 10,000 subscribers to its internet offer since the beginning of this year.
Russia gets going
05.55 Europe/London, June 26, 2009 By
Russia’s transition to digital broadcasting is finally starting to take shape following a late start, even by regional standards.
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