The leading Spanish cable operator ONO has posted revenues of €368 million for the second quarter, down 3.2% on the same period last year. Its half-year revenues were down by an even higher 3.6% year-on-year to €741 million.
Sogecable and Astra bolster Spanish satellite HD
09.34 Europe/London, July 28, 2010 By
SES Astra is to lease another two transponders to Sogecable as part of the development of its high definition offer. The transponders will go live later this year.
Virgin Media records strongest-ever Q2
09.12 Europe/London, July 28, 2010 By
Virgin Media has reported the strongest growth in revenues since the company’s creation four years ago.
CME turns the corner
07.41 Europe/London, July 28, 2010 By
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) appears to have finally turned the corner after one of its most challenging years ever in the CEE region, where it has commercial TV interests in six markets.
Surprise move in Romanian DTT licensing
07.21 Europe/London, July 28, 2010 By
The Romanian Ministry of Communications and Information (MCSI) would like to grant the licence for what will be the country’s third DTT multiplex without a tender.
FilmBox expands to Spain
06.56 Europe/London, July 28, 2010 By
FilmBox channels will shortly become available in the Spanish TV market thanks to an agreement signed between SPI International and the local independent film distributor Vertice 360.
Viaccess takes control
13.58 Europe/London, July 27, 2010 By
IBC 2010 – Hall 1, Stand A.51. Viaccess will be showcasing its new generation of pay-TV smart cards, adding the latest advanced features to the existing Viaccess toolbox.
Cedar Point inks Polish cable deal
12.17 Europe/London, July 27, 2010 By
The Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska is to deploy a VoIP solution supplied by Cedar Point Communications.
STN adds IPTV to portfolio
12.15 Europe/London, July 27, 2010 By
The Slovenia-based company Satellite Telecommunications Network (STN) has added IPTV to its services portfolio by entering into a partnership with Media 21 IPTV Inc.
Tele Columbus in upbeat mood
12.13 Europe/London, July 27, 2010 By
The German cable operator Tele Columbus has issued a positive assessment of the first six months under a new ownership structure and its prospects for the future.
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