The exclusive carriage of the Orange TV channels on the platforms owned by the French telecoms operator is not in the interest of the business and should be abolished, according to a commission headed by Marie-Dominique Hagelsteen.
“The strategy pursued by Orange has many drawbacks, on the short, medium and long term, making its retention not desirable,” the commission wrote in its report.
Last October, the commission was appointed by prime minister François Fillon to investigate the exclusivity of the Orange Sports and Orange movies channels carried on the operator’s IPTV and DTH platforms. Last July, the French competition authority (Autorité de la concurrence) ruled the exclusivity of the channels should be abandoned after a period of one or two years.
About Robert Briel
"In an industry that experiences rapid change and often a confusing subsequent
constant supply of news, it is often refreshing to read an insightful perspective. Broadband
TV News and its editorial team regularly provide a context and
helpful analysis to breaking news.”
Broadband TV News is the must-read publication for those working in the Business of the Multiscreen Television. We deliver news, insight and data direct to your desktop. As well as our constantly updated website you can sign-up to our Daily and Weekly email bulletins. 
Digital TV Eastern Europe NEW REPORT by Simon Murray of Digital TV Research. 2012 is a watershed year for Eastern Europe as the number of digital homes for 15 forecast countries will exceed the analogue total for the first time. This electronically-delivered,150-page report comes in three parts, a PDF file and two Excel workbooks. Countries covered include Russia and Ukraine.