Norkring will officially launch Slovenia’s second DTT multiplex today (September 1), exactly three months ahead of ASO in the country.
Vectra adds more HD channels
15.40 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
The Polish cable operator Vectra has announced changes to its programming offer that come into effect on September 1.
Netgem in Slovenian IPTV win
15.12 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
Telekom Slovenia has announced an upgrade of its IPTV service that will use set-top box technology and middleware supplied by Netgem.
Chocolates and lollipops: IBC Conference Preview
13.47 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
When Forrest Gump wrote about the IBC Conference, he likened it to a box of chocolates, it never being entirely clear what you were going to get. We do our best to enlighten you.
OPTA to launch new TV market analysis
12.57 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
In a effort to revive its Open Cable policy, the Dutch telecoms regulator OPTA said it will launch a new TV market analysis. The decision follows a ruling by the Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal to overturn the first analysis.
Baltkom links up its NGN
11.47 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
All ISPs belonging to the Latvian Baltkom group have now been connected to the latter’s new generation network (NGN).
Romanian DTH market saturated
11.21 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
The number of subscribers to the Romanian DTH platform AKTA has stabilised at around 80,000, according to Dinu Malacopol, the CEO of Digital Cable Systems (DCS).
Unitymedia simplifies digital bouquets
11.20 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
German cable operator Unitymedia is simplifying its digital TV offer with just two tiers. The entry level DigitalTV Highlights bouquet comprises 17 channels and costs €7 a month.
Dialog ups the internet stakes
11.17 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
The Polish alternative carrier Dialog has thrown down a gauntlet to other providers of broadband internet services, including the incumbent telco TPSA and leading cable operator UPC.
Orbit-Showtime gaining 30,000 HD homes a month
11.04 Europe/London, August 31, 2010 By
Orbit Showtime Network (OSN) is adding new channels to its high definition bouquet and launching a new HD PVR.
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