The Polish DTH platform Cyfra+ has been fined almost PLN3.6 million (€911,000) by the country’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) for failing to ensure its customers were kept […]
Canal Digitaal adds NBC Uni channels
The Dutch DTH platform Canal Digitaal Satelliet will add two channels from NBC Universal to its portfolio on September 15, when SyFy Universal and 13th Street will join their line-up.
Astra to broadcast IFA highlights in 3D
IFA 2010 – BERLIN. SES Astra will broadcast in 3D on their 3D demo channel from the IFA, the consumer electronics show to be held in Berlin from September 3 […]
Worry for Ukrainian DTH
The Ukrainian DTH platform Poverkhnost Plus appears to have run into difficulties ahead of a possible change in ownership.
Teracom enters investment phase
Extensive investments in Denmark and Finland weighed heavily on the Teracom Group in the first six months of 2010.
Skylink gains at Digi’s expense
The Czech/Slovak pre-pay DTH service Skylink has enjoyed an unexpected surge in new customers following an anti-piracy move by one of its main rivals earlier this month.
Sky Movie rights face Ofcom WMO
Sky faces further regulation of its premium content after Ofcom confirmed plans to refer the sale of pay-TV movie rights to the Competition Commission.
Discovery Europe licensed for 3DTV
Discovery Channel has received a licence from the UK communications regulator Ofcom for a potential 3D channel. The award of the Digital Television Programme Service (DTPS) licence to Discovery Communications […]
Eutelsat W3B launch scheduled
Arianespace has announced details of the fourth Ariane 5 flight of 2010, with its launcher having completed the initial build-up at the Spaceport. This vehicle will carry Eutelsat’s W3B telecommunications […]
Mixed fortunes for Polish DTH platforms
The two DTH services operated by the Polish commercial broadcaster TVN enjoyed mixed fortunes in the second quarter. While the new generation service n gained an additional 6,000 to take […]