17.00 Update: Telefónica has confirmed press reports that negotiations with Telecom Italia to buy its German subsidiary Hansenet are close to being finalised.
Danish switch-over completed
The Danish public broadcaster Danmarks Radio switched off its remaining analogue television transmitters in the night of October 31/November 1 and is now “all digital.” At the same time, the […]
Five more local DVB-T muxes in Saxony
SLM, the media authority of the German state of Saxony, has issued local DVB-T licences for five more regions following the successful experiment with low-powered DVB-T transmitters in the city […]
Apple TV 3.0 offers new interface
Apple has rolled out the Version 3.0 software for its Apple TV, offering a new user interface as well as new features including direct access to internet radio. A new […]
Philips introduces three Canal Ready receivers
Philips has launched three new ‘Canal Ready’ receivers for the French market, serving both digital terrestrial and DTH satellite viewers.
Belgacom TV shows strong growth
Belgacom TV has said its customer base grew by 75,000 customers compared to 52,000 for the same period last year. “The number of net adds in the third quarter 2009 […]
Telenet ARPU driven by high-end products
Announcing its Q3 results, the Belgian operator Telenet has said its digital TV customers typically generate an ARPU which is approximately twice as high as the basic cable television ARPU. […]
Sky Deutschland goes online with Brightcove
Sky Deutschland has rolled out the Brightcove platform across its Sky.de Web properties to support the organisation’s growing online video initiative. It will offer sporting event and entertainment-focused content to […]
Sky Deutschland increases HD capacity
Sky Deutschland has contracted three additional transponders on Astra’s orbital position 19.2 degrees East in order to boost the number of HD channels it offers during the next few months.
ProSiebenSat.1 channels remain free-to-air
Contrary to some news reports, the German private channels Pro Sieben, Sat.1 and Kabel 1 will remain free-to-air, according to Thomas Ebeling, CEO of ProSiebenSat.1. However, the broadcaster is looking […]