The Czech online on demand service Voyo.cz is now offering its subscribers over 1,000 film titles.
Meo helps PT grow residential revenues
May 17, 2012 11.15 Europe/London By
The decision of incumbent telcos to launch TV services continues to be vindicated. The latest operator to see IPTV shore up residential revenues is Portugal Telecom, where the Meo triple play offer increased RGUs increased by 9.6% year-over-year, reaching 3,647,000, with pay-TV and broadband accesses already accounting for 54% of total residential retail accesses as [...]
Bulgaria loses telco arbitration case
May 17, 2012 11.05 Europe/London By
The International Arbitration Court in Paris has ruled against the Bulgarian state in a dispute with Viva Ventures over the ownership of the Bulgarian Telecommunications Company (BTC), now known under its brand name Vivacom.
Sky to carry Eurosport 3D French Open
May 17, 2012 10.28 Europe/London By
Eurosport has announced plans to broadcast the 2012 French Open live in the 3D format in the UK through Sky 3D.
Sky News comes to London black cabs
May 17, 2012 09.34 Europe/London By
VeriFone Systems has announced an agreement with Sky News to broadcast news bulletins in London’s licensed taxis. With the launch of the service expected in May, VeriFone Digital Network (VNET) will deliver Sky’s news to passengers as they travel around the capital.
Motorola Mobility launches KreaTV 4.4
May 17, 2012 09.24 Europe/London By
Motorola Mobility has just released the latest version of its open operating system for IP set-tops – Motorola KreaTV, version 4.4.
In Brief: Telfort, A-Film, Ariane, UKTV
May 17, 2012 08.09 Europe/London By
Telfort, the low cost brand from Dutch incumbent KPN, has started to offer its IPTV service over the Reggefiber FTTH networks across the Netherlands. Triple play packages start at €47.50 monthly.
Telia is challenging content owners
May 17, 2012 07.52 Europe/London By
MOTOROLA VIDEO LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE – Stockholm. Swedish IPTV provider Telia is challenging studios to shorten the window for theatrical movies. “We are ready to experiment,” said Kent Johnsson, VP consumer marketing at Telia.
Chello change in Czech Republic
May 16, 2012 11.16 Europe/London By
Chello Central Europe is to undergo a process of restructuring in the Czech Republic over the next few weeks.
ITU defines UHDTV formats
May 16, 2012 10.56 Europe/London By
The ITU-R working party 6C has officially defined the parameter values for the next two generations of television formats.
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