Poland’s amended media law, which only came into effect on May 23, has already run into difficulties.
Ofcom plans ‘platform replacement’ to avoid 4G interference
UK consumers could be forced to switch to another means of receiving digital television in order to allow the smooth introduction of 4G telephony services.
Doubts about third Flemish public channel
Belgian Dutch language public broadcaster VRT plans a third national channel, but doubts remain about the feasibility of adding a new channel amidst budget cuts.
CSA selects French VOD-over-DTT service
The French media council CSA selected SelecTV for the first VOD service over the digital terrestrial network on May 31, with the licence being issued after a hearing of the […]
Telenet continues to resist Open Cable
Belgian cable operator Telenet continues to resist the proposed Open Cable regulation, proposed by the national telecoms authority BIPT and the regional media authorities. “Even though the revised proposal has taken into account a number of the concerns expressed by the cable […]
Belgian Bel TV set for September launch
The CSA, the media authority of the French speaking part of Belgium, has issued a licence for the new private thematic channel Bel TV, which is set for launch this […]
Anacom acts against digital mis-selling
Portuguese regulator Anacom has stepped in to prohibit pay-TV companies from implying that a subscription is required for consumers to receive the free-to-air channels RTP1, RTP2, SIC and TVI.
CSA hears candidates for DTT-On Demand
On Monday, May 23, the French media authority CSA organised a hearing with the six candidates for an On-Demand service over the digital terrestrial network. The regulator plans to issue […]
KommAustria publishes ORF3 conditions
The Austrian telecoms and media authority KommAustria has announced its intention to licence the new ORF 3 information and cultural channel.
Anti-pirate injunction against UPC Austria
The Austrian Association for Anti Piracy (VAP) has won an injunction against UPC Telekabel, in which the provider has to block access to the www.kino.to website, which the association claims […]