Germans devote around two thirds of their video time to classic linear television, but are also increasingly making use of video-on-demand (VOD) services.
Sky Deutschland to keep Turner channels
Following the removal of many third-party channels, most recently RTL’s pay-TV channels, Sky Deutschland has decided to keep the Turner channels on its platform.
Thomas Funke new CFO of Unitymedia
Thomas Funke, Vice President Accounting and Finance Operations, will assume the function of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of German cable operator Unitymedia with immediate effect.
RTL UHD to be unlocked for Sky Deutschland customers
German commercial broadcaster Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland is expanding the reach of its Ultra HD channel RTL UHD.
National Geographic+ launches in Switzerland; eyes Germany
Fox Networks Group Europe & Africa rolls out its video-on-demand service National Geographic+ in Switzerland.
UPC CEO: Consolidation makes sense in Swiss market
Eric Tveter, outgoing CEO of Switzerland’s largest cable operator UPC, is in favour of merging his company with another market player.
1&1 and Zattoo join Deutsche TV-Plattform
German ISP 1&1 Telecom and TV streaming provider Zattoo have joined Deutsche TV-Plattform. The German industry association now has a total of 57 members.
Deutsche Telekom turns Entertain TV into OTT service
In a landmark move, German telco Deutsche Telekom will offer its IPTV platform Entertain TV as an OTT version from autumn 2018.
GEO Television joins Teleclub/Swisscom TV
German pay-TV channel GEO Television is now available in Switzerland on Teleclub/Swisscom TV.
WISI upgrades broadcast platform Firefly
German technology company WISI will unveil an enhanced version of its smart broadcast platform Firefly at IBC 2018 in Amsterdam.