13.00 Update: Pace has announced it will be providing next generation HD receivers to the M7 Group, the company that operates Benelux pay-TV platforms CanalDigitaal, TV Vlaanderen and TeleSAT.
Dutch fibernets get Brava channels
08.44 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
Glashart Media, a Dutch supplier of radio and TV channels over fibre-to-the-home (FttH) networks, has entered into an agreement to distribute four new channels across its entire footprint.
SES appoints Andrew Browne CFO
08.19 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
Satellite operator SES has announced the appointment of Andrew Browne as Chief Financial Officer and a member of its Executive Committee.
Kabel Deutschland opts for IPO over sale
07.00 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
Kabel Deutschland is to revert to its initial plan of an IPO. It emerged over the weekend that the company has dropped plans for an outright sale of the cablenet.
Czech music channel secures licence
06.28 Europe/London, February 22, 2010 By
The Czech Radio and TV Council (RRTV) has awarded a 12-year satellite licence to a new channel known as Retro Music Television.
Euronews looking for Spanish DTT licence
20.51 Europe/London, February 21, 2010 By
Following the exit of Spanish state broadcaster RTVE from the Euronews consortium, the news channel is now actively pursuing a digital terrestrial licence in the country.
Digital challenges for Russia and Ukraine
21.24 Europe/London, February 19, 2010 By
The transition to digital broadcasting in Russia and Ukraine is driving the creation of new regulations to govern the sector.
April rebrand for Sci-Fi UK
14.34 Europe/London, February 19, 2010 By
Update Sunday 17.00: Universal Networks’ Sci Fi is to rebrand as Syfy in the UK from 22.00 on Tuesday April 13. The channel will also use the “Imagine Greater” tagline that was first seen in the United States last July.
CNBC joins Freesat
13.42 Europe/London, February 19, 2010 By
CNBC has confirmed it will join the Freesat platform from February 23. It follows the decision in January to switch off its encryption for the UK market at 28 degrees East.
Daly steps down from Music Choice
12.43 Europe/London, February 19, 2010 By
Margo Daly is to step down as CEO of Music Choice Europe. She will stay on in an advisory capacity through Stella-Works Ltd, her media consultancy and production company.
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