Teracom has named Stephan Guiance as the head of the transmission company’s Swedish operations.
All change for TV Puls
The Polish station TV Puls has undergone a change in its ownership structure, with Dariusz Dabski buying the 25% stake held until now by the Franciscan Brothers.
Cable Congress 2010
Broadband TV News is the Official Online News Partner of Cable Congress 2010 (Brussels, March 3-5) and the editorial team will be providing extensive coverage of this year’s conference. Read their reports online and in our daily emails. On the Thursday, Editor-in-chief Julian Clover will be moderating ‘Top Speed From Asia’, reflecting on the key [...]
Egyptian bouquet launches on Badr-4
A new Egyptian bouquet with five major channels is launching on the Arabsat satellite Badr-4 for viewers in the Arab World, Europe and Africa.
Moldova launches IPTV platform
Moldova’s incumbent telco Moldtelecom has launched an IPTV platform.
Polish telco grows TV sub base
The Polish incumbent telco TP saw a three fold increase in its TV subscriber base in 2009, ending the year with a combined total of 372,000 IPTV and DTH customers.
Netia eyes IPTV launch
The Polish alternative telco Netia has stated its intention of launching an IPTV service this year.
Kabel Deutschland confirms IPO
Kabel Deutschland (KDG) has ended weeks of speculation with confirmation that it will press ahead with an IPO.
STN to support Slovenian DTT
STN is to provide complete headend services and realise the hosting and power supply for Slovenia’s second DTT multiplex.
UPC expands triple play
UPC Nederland said is has now started work to provide full UPC triple play services in 14 built-up areas in the municipalities of Druten, Renkum and Tiel.

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