Italy’s competition authorities have commenced proceedings against Dahlia TV amid concerns that information on the refund of customers’ unused portions of their subscriptions was insufficient.
Industry sources: €4.50 charge for HD+
10.23 Europe/London, August 3, 2009 By
Subscribers to Astra’s new high definition platform can expect to pay in the region of €4.50 per month, believe industry insiders.
Sky’s 24-transponder Astra renewal
08.16 Europe/London, June 30, 2009 By
SES-Astra has confirmed the renewal by BSkyB of 24 of the 31 transponders held at its 28.2 degrees orbital slot. A statement released by the Luxembourg-based satellite operator said the transponders had been renewed on a “long-term basis”.
The anniversary waltz
19.28 Europe/London, May 7, 2009 By
Julian Clover recalls the world of two decades ago and how we are on the edge of a new shift in broadcasting.
Sky News: We’re there when you need us
15.53 Europe/London, February 22, 2009 By
The early days of Sky News were punctuated by this promotional video showing the on-screen presentation team in the field. Of the original on-air line up only Kay Burley is still with the station alongside crime correspondent Martin Brunt and political editor Adam Boulton
20 years on Eurosport still building portfolio
10.00 Europe/London, February 4, 2009 By
It is 20 years since Astra commenced direct to home satellite services to the European market. One of the charter broadcasters at 19 degrees East was Eurosport, initially part of Sky Television’s four-channel package, and since 1991 under the control of the French commercial network TF1.
Now we are 20
09.41 Europe/London, February 4, 2009 By
It is difficult to imagine that in the first year of its existence the Luxembourg Société Européenne des Satellites, the operator of the Astra satellites, had difficulty filling all 16 transponders on its first satellite.
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