When it comes to the adoption of such new technologies as HD, 3D and now connected TV, Central and Eastern Europe, and in particular large and dynamic markets like Poland, have never been far behind those in the west.

Romtelecom can with some justification claim to be something of a pioneer in the Central and East European television marketplace.

Those who follow the industry in Central and Eastern Europe know only too well that Romania is a unique and indeed special market.

Regulatory issues have long been the main topic of discussion at conferences organised by the Czech Association of Electronic Communications (CAEK) and the latest proved to be no exception.

The latest in our series of business breakfasts, organised jointly with Telenor Satellite Broadcasting and held in Budapest on April 19, left many questions about the Hungarian digital TV still unanswered.

Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV (HbbTV) is slowly but surely becoming a reality in Central and Eastern Europe.

Broadband TV News returns to the Hungarian capital, Budapest, later this month for the latest in its series of business breakfasts, organised jointly with Telenor Satellite Broadcasting.

It goes without saying that Poland is a hugely important market for Liberty Global.

Are we becoming obsessed with tablets and at the same time failing to appreciate both the size and importance of the smartphone market?

While not exactly dominating the agenda in Poland’s TV industry, the DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat is certainly having a huge say.