Cyfrowy Polsat changes line
June 26, 2008 by Chris Dziadul
The Polish DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat has decided to use its own name for a soon-to-be-launched MVNO service rather than Halo Polsat, as had previously been announced. Read the story »
Euro 1080 to add two more HD channels
June 26, 2008 by Robert Briel
Euro 1080 is to expand its HD offering on the Belgian market with two more channels under the EXQI brand. From next month, the company will add Exqi Sport and Exqi Culture to the general interest Exqi channel. Read the story »
VRT Eén HD to get DTH distribution
June 26, 2008 by Robert Briel
The Belgian DTH platform TV Vlaanderen has announced it will broadcast the temporary HD channel from public broadcast VRT, Eén HD, during the summer months. The channel is also available on cable in HD quality. Read the story »
Sarkozy outlines public broadcasting plans
June 26, 2008 by Robert Briel
The French president Nicolas Sarkozy has laid out new plans to finance the public broadcasting service. From January 1, 2009, the public channels will not be allowed to show commercials after 20.00 each day. On December 1, 2011, all advertising will be banned from the public broadcasters. Read the story »
KDG places new Arris CMTS order
June 25, 2008 by Julian Clover
Kabel Deutschland is increasing the number of Arris C4 CMTS units in the field. Germany’s largest cable operator has placed a “substantial order” with the US technology company as it strengthens its high-speed data and voice over internet protocol (VoIP) telephony service. Read the story »
Currie to stand down from Ofcom
June 25, 2008 by Julian Clover
David Currie is to step down as chairman of the Ofcom board after Easter 2009. Read the story »
Nuts TV and Adult Swim find MySpace channel
June 25, 2008 by Julian Clover
Turner Broadcasting brands Nuts TV and Adult Swim have added dedicated content channels on MySpaceTV following a new deal with the social networking site. Read the story »
iPlayer registration to lead to personalisation
June 25, 2008 by Julian Clover
BBC Future Media has given a glimpse of future personalisation features that will be added to the iPlayer over the next few months. The details emerged as a new beta version of the iPlayer, scheduled to debut tomorrow, was unveiled. Read the story »
Dutch cablers: programme councils untransparent
June 25, 2008 by Robert Briel
The Dutch cable association NL Kabel has issued a report about the system of programme councils which control access of the basic analogue tiers on cable networks. The verdict is that procedures followed by most councils is untransparent. Read the story »
Cyfrowy Polsat eyes DTT
June 25, 2008 by Chris Dziadul
The Polish DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat may apply for a DTT multiplex operator’s licence, according to its president, Dominik Libicki. Read the story »
