Telenor has posted strong growth figures for both Q3 and the first three quarters of this year. However, its broadcast division saw a year-on-year dip in revenues, with DTH and cable subscriber figures also slightly down.
Ukrainian DTH platform outlines strategy
11.33 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
Istil Telekom Ukraine plans to invest $50 million (€35.9 million) in the new Ukrainian DTH platform Xtra TV.
Polish telco gains DTH subscribers
11.15 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
The Polish incumbent telco Telekomunikacja Polska (TPSA) ended the third quarter with 615,000 subscribers to its TV services.
TLC launches in Finland and Portugal
11.07 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
Discovery Networks International (DNI) has announced the launch of TLC in Finland on November 1 and in Portugal on November 2. The channel will also launch in Latin America.
Capablue adds PayPal to connected devices
10.56 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
Capablue has announced that it has partnered with PayPal for its Connected platform, enabling brands to offer connected device applications and services via a subscription or on PPV rental basis.
Czech O2TV rings in the changes
10.44 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
The leading Czech IPTV platform O2TV will add nine more channels and revamp its VOD offer at the beginning of next month.
Sky D and TMG expand partnership
10.42 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
Sky Deutschland has entered into a new agreement with German licensing and production company TMG about a new comprehensive film rights package.
E!Entertainment launches German version
09.53 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
Universal Networks International Germany has launched a fully fledged German version of its Hollywood news and glamour channel E!Entertainment.
Big differences in broadband penetration predicted
09.39 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
There will be big differences in broadband penetration across Europe, according to analyst firm Point Topic, who has mapped the broadband white spots predicted to happen in 2020.
YouTube enhances its on screen experience
08.39 Europe/London, October 26, 2011 By
YouTube has made a few enhancements to its ‘user experience’, the company writes in his official blog, including the launch of the WeVideo online video editing platform.
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