The Polish public broadcaster TVP will only continue to use Astra to deliver its channels to cable operators until the end of this year.
Orange sells sports channel
Orange Polska has sold its proprietary channel Orange Sport to RMVC for an undisclosed fee.
Ukrainian channel expands into Poland
The Ukrainian broadcaster 1+1 has secured distribution for its international channel on Orange Polska in neighbouring Poland.
Netflix kicks off in Germany
Global subscription video-on-demand market leader Netflix has launched its service for internet users in Germany on September 16, 2014, at midnight CET.
Eutelsat teams up with Media Broadcast for NewsSpotter+
Satellite operator Eutelsat and German technical services provider Media Broadcast have signed an agreement for the distribution of satellite-based IP broadcast solution NewsSpotter.
Tele Columbus turns into stock company
Tele Columbus Holding GmbH, the operating group of Germany’s third-largest cable company Tele Columbus, has changed its name and legal form and now operates as Tele Columbus AG.
Nilesat inks multi-transponder contracts with Eutelsat
Nilesat has taken a long-term lease for multiple transponders on the utelsat 8 West B satellite to be launched in mid-2015.
Briel On: Dutch viewers embrace Netflix
Netflix launched exactly a year ago in the Netherlands. Local premium channels adapted themselves to the newcomer, while public and private broadcasters launched a common S-VOD platform.
SPI Channels come to Apollo TV
Twelve channels from the SPI International/FilmBox worldwide TV portfolio are soon to be available on Apollo TV platform.
UHD growth and fears
We are currently seeing a rush into 4K products despite minimal availability of content.