Intelsat has announced that BBC World News has signed a renewal and expansion contract for satellite and teleport services to distribute its programming to its audiences throughout Asia-Pacific and the […]
International channels to leave Astra
A bouquet of eight free-to-air channels on the Astra position at 19.2 degrees East is set to cease transmissions by the end of June 2010, according to a scroll bar […]
Skylink ponders move into Hungary
The leading Czech/Slovak DTH platform Skylink has received a licence from the Czech Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting (RRTV) to broadcast in neighbouring Hungary.
Cyfra+ adds BBC HD
The Polish DTH platform Cyfra+ has added BBC HD to its offer. Having also introduced TVP HD earlier this week, it now carries a total of 14 channels in the […]
Fifth Czech DTH platform mooted
Preparations are well under way to launch what will be the Czech Republic’s fifth DTH platform.
MTG consolidates in Ukraine
MTG has completed the acquisition of a further 35% of Viastrong Holding from Strong Media Group for an undisclosed fee.
Virgin launches Sky wholesale appeal
Virgin Media has launched an appeal against Ofcom’s wholesale must offer obligation, arguing that the regulator did not consider all of the appropriate facts.
Thales craft to replace Eutelsat W6
Eutelsat has selected Thales Alenia Space to deliver a new 40 transponder Ku-band satellite that will replace Eutelsat W6 at 21.5 degrees East.
UPC Direct repositioning on target
BUDAPEST BUSINESS BREAKFAST: The repositioning of UPC Direct dishes to one degree West is going according to plan despite adverse weather conditions in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
SES Astra inks Polish deal
SES Astra has signed an agreement with the leading Polish data network operator NASK to offer its satellite-based broadband service ASTRA2Connect to business customers in Poland.