Virgin Media’s COO has defended the relatively slow rollout of applications onto the next generation platform, arguing that the cablenet would keep to heavyweight apps and not just fodder.
Multimedia clarifies sale position
09.02 Europe/London, February 9, 2012 By
The Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska has issued as statement clarifying its prospective sale.
Latvian cableco makes progress
11.17 Europe/London, February 8, 2012 By
The Latvian cable operator Izzi has announced the successful implementation of its 2011-year plan, which included the construction of 30% of its new fibre-optic network.
Infrastructure headache for Moscow cablecos
09.48 Europe/London, February 8, 2012 By
Cable operators and ISPs in Moscow are facing the prospect of a huge bill if they are forced to move their overhead wires underground.
TiVo and broadband pull ahead for Virgin
08.40 Europe/London, February 8, 2012 By
Strong growth for TiVo and superfast broadband dominated in Virgin’s year-end results as advanced services compensated for a general slowdown in UK pay-TV take-up.
TiVo sparks dramatic rise in Virgin VOD
07.00 Europe/London, February 8, 2012 By
Virgin Media has surpassed one billion on demand views during 2011, delivering more views than the cablenet’s own expectations.
Volia to widen HD reach
12.07 Europe/London, February 7, 2012 By
The leading Ukrainian cable operator Volia has announced plans to introduce HD services in 13 cities this year.
Major Polish cable deal on horizon
08.04 Europe/London, February 7, 2012 By
Consolidation in Poland’s cable market is set to gather pace, with Multimedia Polska, its third largest operator, expected to be put up for sale.
DNA hopes for DTT growth
11.38 Europe/London, February 6, 2012 By
Finnish telco DNA is backing growth in its DTT and cable operations following a stagnant 2011.
Ono extends TiVo, secures funding
07.47 Europe/London, February 6, 2012 By
The leading Spanish cable operator Ono has extended its TiVO product to Barcelona, working in conjunction with Fábrica Moritz, based in the city.
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