The French competition authority, L’Autorité de la concurrence, has proposed a cut off period of one or two years after which Orange should be forced to distribute its content to […]
Sky Italia largest commercial broadcaster
Italy’s growing enthusiasm for pay-TV has led to Sky Italia becoming the most profitable commercial broadcaster in the country.
Belgium acts against TV Vlaanderen
The Belgian Economic Inspection Department has started proceedings against the DTH platform TV Vlaanderen for infringement against the law on trade practices.
Kabel Deutschland merger plans on ice
Plans to merge the three former Deutsche Telekom cable networks in Germany have been put on ice, according to Kabel Deutschland CEO Adrian von Hammerstein, quoted in the local press.
Ofcom facing Tory axe
Ofcom could have its activities severely restricted or be broken up altogether under new plans put forward today by the opposition Conservative party.
European rules for PSBs
European countries have to look closer at the effects on the market caused by the activities of public service broadcasters (PSBs), according to the revision of the 2001 Broadcasting Communication […]
Sky warns Ofcom putting investment at risk
Sky COO Mike Darcey has said the satcaster wants to see its premium content widely distributed. However, it disagrees fundamentally with Ofcom’s approach, analysis and conclusions.
US Supreme Court won’t hear PVR case
The US cable operator Cablevision can continue its network PVR service for the time being, following a decision by the Supreme Court not to hear the case.
Flanders issues DTT licence to Norkring
The Flemish media regulator Vlaamse Regulator voor de Media (VMM) has issued a licence to Norkring Belgium to launch DTT broadcasts in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium.
Chellomedia wins legal battle with Buma
Exclusive: The Dutch High Court has ruled that the uplinking of encrypted channels from The Netherlands to satellites for further distribution on cable headends and DTH platforms does not constitute […]