The French media authority CSA has set the date for analogue switch-off of the Oaris region, Ile de France, as March 8, 2011.
European Court finds against Berlin DTT subsidy
Six years after the first analogue switch off in Berlin and Brandenburg, the European Court has rejected the use of €2 million in subsidies for not complying with European rules […]
TV2 seeks subscription lifeline
Denmark’s TV2 wants to bring forward subscription payments on its principal TV channel from 2011, one year earlier than anticipated, to help make up for a shortfall in advertising revenues.
Ziggo must follow councils’ advice
The Dutch media authority Commissariaat voor de Media (CVDM) has ruled that Ziggo must follow the advice of the local programme councils with regards to the channel line-up of the […]
CSA green light for NT1 and TMC takeover
The French media regulator CSA has given the green light for a take over of the channels NT1 and TMC by the country’s largest broadcaster TF1.
More details on Slovak DTT revealed
Commercial digital terrestrial television broadcasting (DVB-T) in Slovakia will begin at the end of this year, according to Radio Nederland’s Medianetwork.
Report: Sky wholesaling plan will lead to “Adverse effects”
BSkyB has stepped up its campaign against Ofcom’s proposals on the wholesaling of its premium channels. The satcaster has released an ‘independent’ report that predicts “adverse effects” if the planned […]
UPC: 10 months to introduce reseller model
The Dutch cable operator UPC Nederland has said it needs at least ten months to connect third party resellers of its analogue TV tier, with costs running up to a […]
FTTH Council welcomes EC guidelines
The FTTH Council Europe says it welcomes the publication of the European Commission’s guidelines on state aid rules for the public funding of broadband networks.
Darroch: Ofcom refused Sky wholesale offer
Sky CEO Jeremy Darroch has said Ofcom rejected proposals to wholesale its premium channels, claiming the regulator wanted to pursue greater reductions to the price.