The Hungarian national transmission company Antenna Hungária plans to invest over HUF25 billion (€93.4 million) in its DTT service MinDig TV, which was launched at the end of last year.
New hockey channel for Russia
19.44 Europe/London, September 27, 2009 By
A new TV channel dedicated to hockey will make its debut in Russia this Thursday (October 1).
New STB deal for Hungarian DTT
19.25 Europe/London, September 27, 2009 By
Hungary’s DTT service MinDigTV is being made more affordable to viewers thanks to cooperation between its operator Antenna Hungária and TechniSat Digital, Credigen Bank and BestByte.
New board members for Polish Canal+
19.06 Europe/London, September 27, 2009 By
Poland’s Canal+ Cyfrowy has announced that its supervisory board has three new members.
Sky extends auto standby to daytime
16.06 Europe/London, September 27, 2009 By
Sky is downloading a software update to its Sky+ boxes that will put them into standby after four hours of inactivity.
October start for Living HD
15.40 Europe/London, September 27, 2009 By
Virgin Media will extend its range of HD channels from October 6 with the premiere of Living HD.
Polish DTT launch delayed
12.06 Europe/London, September 25, 2009 By
The introduction of DTT has suffered yet another setback in Poland, with its first multiplex now unlikely to make its debut this month, as had initially been planned.
Akado goes on Apple
11.38 Europe/London, September 25, 2009 By
The Russian cable operator Akado says it has released an application for iPhone and iPod touch developed by Unreal Mojo and in conjunction with the official operator for the Apple iPhone.
History HD to widen Romanian reach
10.14 Europe/London, September 25, 2009 By
History HD will launch on UPC in Romania on October 1, joining the SD service, which made its debut on the cable network this February.
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