There are 425 million devices connected to the internet in US homes, according to a new Connected Intelligence report from The NPD Group.
Al Jazeera acquires Current TV
Al Jazeera is acquiring San Francisco-based Current TV in a deal that will boost its US distribution to 40 million homes.
Fashion One HD joins Kabelkiosk
Kabelkiosk, the German head-end-in-the-sky for small to medium-sized operators from Eutelsat, has added Fashion One HD to its line-up of channels.
France 24 expands Danish DTT coverage
The French and the Arabic versions of France 24 have been added to the English version on the DTT network operated by Open Channel in Copenhagen.
Slovakia goes digital
Slovakia has become the latest country in Europe to complete the transition to digital broadcasting.
Romanian channel switch-off looms
Romtelecom says there is a high probability that it will stop broadcasting Pro TV’s 11 channels, which include MTV Romania and VH1, on its platforms on January 3.
M7 takes over Skylink and CS Link
The Czech and Slovak DTH platforms Skylink and CS Link will come under the direct control of M7 Group on January 1.
Two more years for Sullivan at Sky D
Brian Sullivan will remain CEO of Sky Deutschland till the end of 2014, the company has said.
Dispute hits Bulgarian cable
The cable industry in Bulgaria has found itself caught up in a dispute with the country’s leading broadcaster bTV.
Poland opens DTT tender
The Polish National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT) has announced a tender for four frequencies on the country’s first DTT multiplex.