There is growing demand for DTT reception equipment in Lithuania as the country gears up for analogue switch off, due to take place on October 29.
Polish DTH merger wins approval
Poland’s Office of Consumer and Competition Protection (UOKiK) has finally given the go-ahead to the merger of the DTH platforms Cyfra+ and n.
Latvian cableco makes progress
The Latvian cable operator Izzi has announced the completion of a head end in the capital, Riga, at a cost of over €2 million.
Russia evaluates DTT options
Russia is now deciding which frequency band to use for its third DTT multiplex.
Channel 4 joins Sky on the Go
A range of Channel 4’s linear channels and its on demand service 4oD are to be made available across Sky’s digital platforms.
Relaunch for Virgin Media VOD
Virgin Media is dropping the Filmflex brand for its pay-per-view platform in favour of Virgin Movies.
CSA confirms HD roll-out on DTT
The French media authority CSA has now confirmed the rollout of multiplex R5, which carries three HD channels.
Ofcom makes first local TV licence awards
Ofcom has issued the first licences to run new local TV services to stations in Brighton and Grimsby.
Poland to investigate pay-per-view
Poland’s National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) is to conduct an investigation into the transmission of the national football team’s matches on a pay-per-view basis.
Spacecom commissions $200m Amos-6
Spacecom has signed an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to manufacture its new Amos-6 satellite.