The Austrian public broadcaster ORF plans an HD version of its second national channel, ORF 2.
Telesat launches Luxembourg DTH platform
07.55 Europe/London, September 29, 2009 By
The Belgian DTH platform Telesat will launch a special version for the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, which will use the Astra and Eutelsat satellites for the distribution of its channels. The operator claims it is the ‘new alternative for cable and DSL’.
UPC boosts Slovak digital offer
19.57 Europe/London, September 28, 2009 By
UPC is to add another programme package to its digital cable offer in Slovakia on October 1, bringing the total number of channels to 102, of which six will be in HD.
Virgin Media confirms London listing
16.18 Europe/London, September 28, 2009 By
Virgin Media has confirmed its intention to proceed with a secondary listing on the London Stock Exchange in a bid to increase its profile in the country that it serves.
Kabel Noord selects Arris DOCSIS 3.0
15.43 Europe/London, September 28, 2009 By
The Dutch cable operator Kabel Noord has selected the Arris DOCSIS 3.0 C4 CMTS platform to increase the data speeds it offers its 25,000 customers in the northeastern areas of Friesland, The Netherlands.
More Canal Ready receivers hit the shops
11.00 Europe/London, September 28, 2009 By
New digital terrestrial receivers from Sagem and Servimat carrying the Canal Ready logo have been made available at retail in France. The devices are capable of receiving the free-to-air DTT broadcasts, but viewers can upgrade to Canal+ and other pay channels.
MTV and DSF might join HD+
10.44 Europe/London, September 28, 2009 By
MTV Networks Germany and the sports broadcaster DSF are talking to SES Astra about joining the HD+ platform for the German speaking market, according to a report in the Süddeutsche Zeitung.
World Skies NSS-12 ready for launch
10.36 Europe/London, September 28, 2009 By
SES World Skies has announced that its NSS-12 satellite has safely arrived at the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, onboard an Antonov cargo plane. The NSS-12 spacecraft, manufactured by Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), will now be readied for launch onboard an Ariane 5 booster, scheduled for lift off on October 29, 2009.
Polish mobile TV set for launch
04.13 Europe/London, September 28, 2009 By
Poland’s first DVB-H service is expected to officially make its debut tomorrow (September 29).
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