Using the slogan 1080i bei ARD+ZDF jetzt! German viewers have started an online petition on the Hifi-Forums demanding the public broadcasters to give up the 720p HD transmission standard.
Berlin court confirms cable retransmission fees
07.52 Europe/London, February 23, 2010 By
The Berlin Supreme Court has ruled that cable providers need to pay VG Media for the distribution of private radio stations and TV channels.
Claude Berda takes the helm at TF1
07.43 Europe/London, February 23, 2010 By
Following the resignation of Patrick Le Lay as director at French commercial broadcaster TF1, the board has appointed Claude Berda, director and CEO of Groupe AB.
Ajax TV on demand on UPC
07.36 Europe/London, February 23, 2010 By
UPC Nederland has signed an agreement with Amsterdam football club Ajax to distribute Ajax TV, as well as launch an on-demand service on the network.
Universal expands reach in Turkey
23.06 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
Universal Channel has launched on Turksat Cable TV, the largest cable network in Turkey.
Growing interest for OTT and Connected TV
16.22 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
Nearly 37% of broadband households in North America are extremely or very interested in viewing over-the-top video content on the home TV, according to market research firm, In-Stat.
Virgin delivers one fifth of BBC iPlayer views
13.01 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
The BBC has revealed the amount of views for its iPlayer service through the Virgin Media platform.
UPC Direct to consolidate in Luxembourg
11.45 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
UPC Broadband has centralised its Central European DTH business through a new SARL company based in Luxembourg.
On Digital Media picks NDS
11.24 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
On Digital Media, which plans to launch its DTH platform TopTV in South Africa during the second quarter, is to use both NDS conditional access and middleware.
MTG boosts Ukrainian satellite share
09.40 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
Modern Times Group is to acquire a further 35% in Viastrong, its Ukrainian DTH operation, from partner Strong Media Group.
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