Cable operators in Norway will now consider charging a platform carriage fee from TV2, the commercial public service broadcaster.
NDS files for IPO
08.27 Europe/London, December 20, 2011 By
NDS is planning to raise up to $100 million as part of an initial public offering, according to papers filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
British viewers cautious about connected TV
16.01 Europe/London, December 19, 2011 By
Only 15% of UK consumers say they will own a connected (or ‘smart TV’) within the next 12 months, according to a recent study by YouGov.
YahLive to beam Saudi Sports HD Bouquet to Europe
15.44 Europe/London, December 19, 2011 By
YahLive, the UAE based satellite operator, has announced that it is to start broadcasting the Saudi Sports Bouquet in HD to the European continent.
France 24 widens CEE reach
15.43 Europe/London, December 19, 2011 By
France 24 has secured carriage on a number of platforms in Central and Eastern Europe.
SPI seals Bulgarian DTH deal
10.55 Europe/London, December 19, 2011 By
SPI International has signed an agreement with the Bulgarian DTH platform Satellite BG.
httv buys into SindiTV
10.12 Europe/London, December 19, 2011 By
French HbbTV developer httv is to expand into South East Asia after buying a majority stake in the Singapore-based SindiTV.
BBC to create Virgin TiVo apps
10.03 Europe/London, December 19, 2011 By
Virgin Media and the BBC have confirmed that Red Button services will be created for the cablenet’s TiVo platform.
Polish DTH merger finalised
08.30 Europe/London, December 19, 2011 By
Canal+ Group, ITI Group and TVN Group have finalised their strategic partnership in Poland, thereby combining Cyfra+ and n to create a DTH platform with at expected 2.5 million post-paid subscribers by the end of this year.
Iran launches Spanish language TV channel
07.34 Europe/London, December 19, 2011 By
Iran has secured capacity on three satellites for distribution of its Spanish language TV channel.
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