Glashart Media is opening up access to the Dutch FTTH network for content owners and other parties that are interested in offering video, according to Reggefiber director Bert Meijering.
Dutch pubcasters commit to HbbTV
08.30 Europe/London, April 28, 2011 By
The Dutch public broadcasters have committed to HbbTV, according to Bram Tullemans, senior policy advisor research and development, NPO, with the first pilot broadcasts to start in September. The pubcasters will no longer develop apps for specific devices.
Chris Dziadul Reports: Bouncing back
07.41 Europe/London, April 28, 2011 By
Slowly but surely, CME is recovering from what have been a difficult couple of years and re-establishing its position as one of the leading media companies in Central and Eastern Europe.
RTL Nederland acquires Slam!FM and TV
21.09 Europe/London, April 27, 2011 By
RTL Nederland has acquired the Dutch radio station Slam!FM and the digital TV chnanel Slam!TV from its owner Lex Harding. No financial details were issued.
Marks: BT Vision favoured subs over content
16.31 Europe/London, April 27, 2011 By
Former BT Vision boss Dan Marks has given a candid assessment of the perceived failings of the IPTV platform.
Warner/NonStop ink major Scandi deal
11.45 Europe/London, April 27, 2011 By
Warner Bros. International Television Distribution (WBITD) and NonStop Television have signed a key agreement that will benefit viewers in Scandinavia.
CME turns the corner
11.27 Europe/London, April 27, 2011 By
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has posted revenues of $172,772,000 (€118,409,000) for the first quarter, or 20.3% more than year earlier.
Volia gains digital subs
11.08 Europe/London, April 27, 2011 By
The leading Ukrainian cable operator Volia ended the first quarter with over 490,000 subscribers to its digital TV services.
PictureBox widens its reach
10.44 Europe/London, April 27, 2011 By
NBC Universal’s premium movies-on-demand subscription service PictureBox has been launched on Multimedia Polska, the third largest cable operator in Poland.
Poland awards DTT licences
09.22 Europe/London, April 27, 2011 By
Poland has taken a major step in its transition to digital broadcasting, with the country’s National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) awarding licences for the final four channels on the first multiplex.
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