Altibox has seen a 35 per cent growth in user numbers to its VOD portal since its relaunch in January 2011.
December launch for Dutch Pathe VOD service
09.48 Europe/London, November 29, 2011 By
The new Dutch video on demand service from Pathe cinemas is set for a December launch, the company has announced. The service will initially be available on PCs and Samsung Smart TVs.
Sky Go enhances movie content
09.41 Europe/London, November 29, 2011 By
Sky Movies has added on demand content to tablets and mobiles running the Sky Go app. The service is available to subscribers at no extra charge.
German Vodafone TV aims at 100,000
09.38 Europe/London, November 29, 2011 By
Germany’s IPTV platform Vodafone TV aims to reach 100,000 customers before the end of the year, said Dhananjay Mirchandani, CEO of Vodafone TV, to Handelsblatt.
German weather channel launches on Astra
09.25 Europe/London, November 29, 2011 By
The German 24/7 weather channel Deutsches Wetter Fernsehen (DWF) has launched on the Astra satellite position of 19.2 degrees East with free-to-air broadcasts.
Czech TV maps out strategy
07.57 Europe/London, November 29, 2011 By
The Czech public broadcaster Ceske Televize (CT) will change its structure from the beginning of next year.
Cyfra+ operator launches web TV
07.43 Europe/London, November 29, 2011 By
Poland’s Canal+ Cyfrowy has launched a new web TV service named Cyfra+ Online that gives viewers access to proprietary thematic channels, exclusive Canal+ sports content and on demand programming.
Platform n adds OTT
07.27 Europe/London, November 29, 2011 By
The Polish DTH platform n has launched a new OTT service to supplement its linear content.
Bundeskartellamt probes ARD/ZDF VOD plans
21.00 Europe/London, November 28, 2011 By
The German Bundeskartellamt (Federal cartel authority) has opened antitrust proceedings reviewing the proposed VOD platform of public broadcasters ARD and ZDF.
US online video viewing hits all-time high
20.36 Europe/London, November 28, 2011 By
The total US internet audience viewed an all-time high of 42.6 billion videos in October.
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