Russia’s TV industry has seen its first major foreign investment in five years, with the Japanese-owned UMJ Russia Fund acquiring a stake in Gameland TV.
UPC to extend Polish VOD service
07.49 Europe/London, March 29, 2010 By
UPC Polska plans to extend the reach of its VOD service UPC na zadanie in Q2 this year.
Dutch court confirms dish freedom
06.37 Europe/London, March 29, 2010 By
Home and estate owners in The Netherlands can no longer stop the use of satellite dishes by their tenants, following a verdict by the Amsterdam Court.
Indian government to address tax issues
06.11 Europe/London, March 29, 2010 By
The government of India is commitment to the long-awaited harmonisation of the multiple taxes and tariffs affecting the country’s satellite, DTH, cable TV and IPTV sectors.
Belgacom organises 3D pub fest
19.44 Europe/London, March 26, 2010 By
Belgian IPTV provider Belgacom TV will organise a 3D showcase in pubs around the country on May 8 with live coverage of the Jupiler Pro League match Anderlecht – Sint Truiden.
Macquarie fund sells Arqiva holding
10.35 Europe/London, March 26, 2010 By
Macquarie International Infrastructure Fund Limited is to sell its 8.7% interest in Arqiva. The proceeds will net the Singapore-based fund S$240.1 million (£115 million).
EC in network dispute with Lithuania
09.51 Europe/London, March 26, 2010 By
Disagreements have arisen between the EC and Lithuanian Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) over access to the Lithuanian incumbent telco TEO’s infrastructure.
2009 a banner year for IPTV
09.28 Europe/London, March 26, 2010 By
IPTV had a banner year in 2009, adding more than 10.8 million subscribers, compared to 9.4 million in 2008. By year’s end, there were more than 33 million IPTV customers, an annual increase of 47%.
Double BPG win for Sky Arts
09.15 Europe/London, March 26, 2010 By
Sky Arts has secured two prizes in the 36th annual Broadcasting Press Guild Awards, voted for by those who write about TV and radio.
TeliaSonera powers TG4 catch-up
08.59 Europe/London, March 26, 2010 By
TeliaSonera International Carrier has been selected by Irish broadcaster TV4 to power its TG4 online streaming and catch-up services.
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