The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (College van Beroep voor het bedrijfsleven – CBb) has overturned the market analysis that telecoms regulator OPTA published in March 2009. The verdict […]
IP Vision says Canvas is bad news for consumers
Over-the-top television provider IP Vision has formally complained to Ofcom, calling on the regulator to examine the impact Project Canvas will have on innovation, competition and consumer choice.
WTO rules against EU import duties
Flat-panel displays, multifunction printers and set-top boxes from Japan, the US and Taiwan should be exempt from import duties in the European Union, according to World Trade Organisation (WTO). These […]
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.
Viacom signals start of YouTube appeal
Viacom has informed a New York Federal Court of its intention to launch an appeal against the June copyright ruling that went the way of YouTube.
BSkyB lays claim to the Sky in Skype
VOiP service Skype is embroiled in a trademark dispute with BSkyB, which is claiming ownership over the Sky mark.
Battle for remaining Paris DTT channel
No less than 18 parties have applied for a licence to the French media regulator CSA for the remaining digital terrestrial capacity in Paris.
Ireland rules out commercial DTT until 2013
The Broadcasting Authority of Ireland has said it does not see a possibility for the launch of a commercial digital terrestrial television service in the Republic until after analogue switch […]
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.
RTÉ transmission network faces sale
Ireland’s transmitter network could be put up for auction, following a report by the State assets review group.