Broadband TV News» Benelux

Dutch hackers circumvent TPB ban

Robert Briel — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:39:32 +0000

Most Dutch ISPs are now obliged to block access to The Pirate Bay, but hackers have opened new routes to the website. Read the story »

Rebuilding of Dutch TV tower finishes today

Robert Briel — Sun, 13 May 2012 20:33:54 +0000

WATCH VIDEO. The rebuilding of the Dutch TV tower in Hoogersmilde will enter its last stages today (Monday, May 14). Read the story »

Chellomedia launches Sport1 live on iPad

Robert Briel — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:05:31 +0000

The Dutch premium sports channel Sport1 has launched an iPad app which also allows live streaming to the tablet. Read the story »

Dutch ISPs ordered to block TPB

Robert Briel — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:09:51 +0000

A The Hague court has ordered Dutch ISPs UPC, KPN, Tele2 and T-Mobile to block access to The Pirate Bay. The four operators are considering appealing the decision. Read the story »

Dutch embrace net neutrality

Robert Briel — Wed, 09 May 2012 08:04:05 +0000

The Dutch senate has passed a new telecom law which guarantees net neutrality and access to services such as WhatsApp, Viber and Skype. Access to cable networks through third party suppliers has also been regulated for the first time. Read the story »

Ziggo launches own music channel

Robert Briel — Tue, 08 May 2012 08:20:48 +0000

WATCH VIDEO. Dutch cable operator Ziggo is launching its own music channel in cooperation with Dutch based broadcaster Xite. Making its debut on May 15, Ziggo Xite will broadcast 24/7 as part of the operator’s basic digital tier. Read the story »

Norkring Belgium prepares for DVB-T2

Robert Briel — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:44:05 +0000

Norkring Belgium, the owners of the digital terrestrial transmitter networks for TV and radio in Flanders and Brussels, is to upgrade its network to the DVB-T2 standard. The work will start in the first quarter of 2013. Read the story »

Telenet adds 22,700 triple play homes

Robert Briel — Thu, 03 May 2012 07:27:33 +0000

Telenet has said it added 22,700 triple play subscribers during the first quarter of the year, its best result since Q4 2009, to a total of 805,800, representing 37% of its overall customer base. Read the story »

VRT names new channel Ketnet Op12

Robert Briel — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:52:06 +0000

Belgian public broadcaster VRT has unveiled the name of the new fulltime Ketnet channel. After 20.00 the channel will be known as Ketnet Op 12. Read the story »

Belgacom expands TV Everywhere

Robert Briel — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 08:46:56 +0000

Belgacom TV is expanding its TV Everywhere service with theree more channels by adding two channels from SBS Belgium (VT4, VIJFtv) and the new Ketnet from public broadcaster VRT. Read the story »