The German cable operator Unitymedia will add four new channels to its digital line-up – Servus TV, Lust Pur, ZDFneo and Russia Today – from November 1.
KPN to launch HD on IPTV service
08.38 Europe/London, October 28, 2009 By
The Dutch incumbent KPN is to launch HD television on its IPTV Interactieve TV service in the second quarter of next year. The operator reports continued growth for its television services and expects to reach the 1 million mark in 2010.
Polsat looks to the internet
07.14 Europe/London, October 28, 2009 By
The internet is set to become a key element in the Polish commercial broadcaster Polsat’s strategy over the next few years.
Concerns raised over Slovak DTT
06.55 Europe/London, October 28, 2009 By
The timetable for the launch of Slovakia’s DTT operation may be about to slip.
SBB looks to Macedonia
06.35 Europe/London, October 28, 2009 By
The DTH platform Total TV, which is operated by Serbia Broadband (SBB), will shortly make its debut in Macedonia.
Fox chooses new Balkans director
06.17 Europe/London, October 28, 2009 By
Fox International Channels (FIC) Europe has appointed Krassimir Nikolov as the country manager for the company’s activities in the Balkans.
Motorola reveals next generation DOCSIS
16.21 Europe/London, October 27, 2009 By
Motorola has unveiled the latest extension to its generation SURFboard DOCSIS 3.0 modems. The next generation platform is twice the speed of previously announced DOCSIS 3.0 product.
Pace brings Multiroom DVR to market
11.32 Europe/London, October 27, 2009 By
Pace has launched a new multiroom DVR for the cable sector, linking the recording functionality with Rovi’s Interactive Programme Guide (IPG) and Connected Platform software.
Estonia goes down HD route
11.18 Europe/London, October 27, 2009 By
Estonia’s leading cable operator Starman has become the first in the country to offer a package of full HD channels in Dolby 5.1 stereo sound.
Digital funding shock for Russia
10.58 Europe/London, October 27, 2009 By
The transition to digital broadcasting in Russia could prove much more costlier than previously expected.
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