History has been made available to nearly a million homes served by Beltelecom in Belarus.
TVP claims HbbTV World Cup success
Polish public broadcaster TVP’s hybrid platform enjoyed unprecedented interest during the World Cup, being accessed by over 645,000 viewers.
Media transport services top $16.5bn
The global market for media transport services reached $16.5 billion (€12.1 billion) in 2013, or almost double the $8.3 billion it was worth in 2006, according to IHS Technology.
Serbian telco seeks acquisition
Telekom Srbija has made a formal offer for the majority of shares in the Danube Bank (Dunav Banke), according to sources close to the Dunav insurance company.
Ukrainian interactive TV service launches
Media Group Ukraine (MGU) has transformed its online movie offer OLL.TV into a full interactive digital TV service.
YouTube eyes premium content
YouTube has entered into in talks with Hollywood and independent producers to fund premium content.
Discovery snaps up key BBC exec
Discovery Networks has appointed Dominic Coles, director of operations, BBC to the role of COO & CFO, Discovery Networks Western Europe.
Scripps builds Romanian presence
The Scripps Network International channel Fine Living has been launched on Romtelecom’s DTH and IPTV platforms in Romania.
Moscow infrastructure fees rise
The Moscow-based cable operator Akado Telekom is unlikely to be hard hit by hikes in duct fees, according to Denis Rychka, a company representative.
Poland opens DTT consultation
The Polish Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) has opened a public consultation into what will be the country’s eighth DTT multiplex.