TVP has announced its plans for Euro 2012, which will be shown exclusively by the public broadcaster in Poland.
New Czech TV association launches
February 29, 2012 20.37 Europe/London By
Televize Metropole has announced the founding of the Association of Regional Television (AKTV) in the Czech Republic.
Humax secures Russian DVB-T2 contract
February 29, 2012 20.23 Europe/London By
The Russian Television and Radio Broadcasting Network (RTRS) has signed an agreement with Humax for the development of DVB-T2 MPEG-4 receivers approved by the country’s Ministry of Mass Communications (Minsvyaz).
Turksat extends Conax cooperation
February 29, 2012 11.22 Europe/London By
CABSAT 2012 – DUBAI. Turksat is to deploy the Conax Contego solution for its cable TV operations.
Canal+ Spain reduces subscriber erosion
February 29, 2012 11.14 Europe/London By
The number of subscribers to Prisa TV’s DTH platform continued to fall in 2011, but a series of deals has managed to stem the flow.
Turner inks major Middle East deal
February 29, 2012 11.06 Europe/London By
CABSAT 2012 – DUBAI. UAE-based YahLive and Turner Broadcasting Systems (TBS) have signed an agreement under which the latter’s Cartoon Network Arabic channel will become available exclusively via YahLive’s satellite service.
Not all connected TVs go online
February 29, 2012 10.42 Europe/London By
A recent survey by US research firm In-Stat suggest that only 47% of all internet-enabled TV sets are in fact online.
DTG takes Freeview further down connected road
February 29, 2012 10.33 Europe/London By
More interactivity is to be introduced into the Freeview platform as part of the next generation of features put forward by the DTG.
Sony planning UK film channel
February 29, 2012 09.35 Europe/London By
Sony Pictures Television Networks has announced the launch of a dedicated film channel for the UK market.
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