The leading Russian DTH platforms Tricolor TV and NTV-Plus may be unable to launch any more new channels this year.
Mediaset targets Mediterranean region
08.12 Europe/London, July 27, 2009 By
The Italian commercial broadcaster Mediaset has ambitious targets for the Nessma satellite TV channel, launched this March and targeting North African countries.
iPhone version for TF1 Player
08.03 Europe/London, July 27, 2009 By
TF1 says the iPhone version of its TF1 Player has made great strides for the on demand platform since its launch last January.
Pace triples set-top shipments
07.47 Europe/London, July 27, 2009 By
Pace has increased product volume threefold, growing shipments of its set-top boxes to 8.5 million units in the six months to June 30, 2009.
BBC promises Canvas co-operation
16.29 Europe/London, July 24, 2009 By
The BBC Executive has pledged to work more closely with the industry, particularly the DTG, on the development of Project Canvas. It follows widespread criticism of the lack of openness surrounding the IPTV proposals.
Vodafone Casa TV adds five channels
15.22 Europe/London, July 24, 2009 By
The recently launched Portuguese IPTV service Vodafone Casa has added five new channels to its line up, negotiated with the French distributor Thema.
New growth for TeliaSonera IPTV
10.55 Europe/London, July 24, 2009 By
TeliaSonera has presented a familiar story as IPTV subscriptions compensate for falls in the traditional line rental business.
Czech digitalisation on track
10.27 Europe/London, July 24, 2009 By
The Czech public network CT’s transition to digital broadcasting is proceeding according to plan, according to Pavel Hanus, who is overseeing the process.
Internet prospects lift Hungarian gloom
10.07 Europe/London, July 24, 2009 By
Hungary’s internet market is likely to grow by an average of 12% a year over the next five years.
Five open to online deals
10.04 Europe/London, July 24, 2009 By
Five chief executive Dawn Airey has said the RTL-owned network is happy to place its content on a variety of online platforms.
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