The turnover with advertising in the direct environment of video streaming offerings has increased by 17% to €240.6 million in Germany in 2014, according to current data from IHS Technology […]
Dutch FTTH network penetration reaches 31%
The number of fibre lines in the Netherlands grew to 2.3 million in 2014 from 1.95 million the year before, with penetration rising to 31% from 26%, according to data […]
New Ziggo to abandon retail model for STBs
Dutch cable operator Ziggo will stop activating smart cards that are used with purchased receivers, but will continue to support customers who own a retail STB.
Kabel Deutschland selects Kaltura for TV streaming app
Germany’s largest cable operator Kabel Deutschland has chosen an OTT TV solution from US video technology platform provider Kaltura for its TV streaming app.
IPTV market to reach $79.38 billion in 2020
The global IPTV market was valued at $24.94 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach $79.38 billion by 2020, growing at a CAGR of 18.1% from 2014 to 2020.
DRF1 to launch in Germany
DRF1 – Deutsches Regional Fernsehen, a new commercial broadcaster offering local news and information from Germany’s 16 federal states, will launch on February 9, 2015 at 18.00 CET.
Mediapro wins Spanish “football war”
Spain’s Mediapro has claimed victory in what has been termed its “football war” with Prisa.
Google sold 10 million Chromecasts worldwide
Although Google has so far not issued any number for sales of its Chromecast HDMI-dongle, Google Korea said that ten million devices have been sold worldwide.
NC+ holds steady as TVN turns corner
The Polish TVN-backed DTH platform nc+ ended 2014 with 2.15 million post-paid subscribers, a total unchanged on the one three months earlier.
Four-way battle for £4bn Premier League rights package
Four broadcasters are expected to be in the frame when bidding for the Premier League rights for 2016/19 closes Friday.