German transmitter network operator Media Broadcast welcomes ARD’s decision to make the transition to the new digital terrestrial television (DTT) distribution standard DVB-T2 faster than originally planned, saying that the […]
ARD to speed up DVB-T2 transition
German public broadcaster ARD wants to accelerate the transition to the new digital terrestrial television (DTT) standard DVB-T2.
Divan.TV set for Chromecast
The Ukrainian OTT platform Divan.TV will next month become the first service to offer services in the Russian language via Google’s Chromecast.
Russia calls for Smart TV 2.0
Russia’s leading on demand service Play has called for the introduction of Smart TV 2.0 to even out the ‘imbalances’ that exist in the way smart TVs currently operate.
Premium content scores in Russia
The Russian a la carte channel Amedia Premium has secured 200,000 subscribers on cable and DTH platforms in its first year of operation, according to Alexander Akopov, founder, Amedia.
Kårhus new Telenor Broadcast CEO
Ragnar Kårhus has been named as the new chief executive officer of Telenor Broadcast Holding AS and Canal Digital AS, effective as of August 1.
HbbTV already supported by 93% of connected TVs
Approximately 93% of the connected televisions for sale support HbbTV and HbbTV services are being deployed by broadcasters throughout Europe, according to the EBU.
SBS Australia launches HbbTV on-demand service
Australia’s Special Broadcasting Service’s (SBS) has launched a HbbTV catch-up TV application, SBS On Demand.
Viacom makes Polish appointment
Dariusz Janczewski has been appointed to the newly create role of general manager, Viacom International Media Networks Polska, effective June 23.
Telekom Austria buys key cable operator
Telekom Austria has acquired a 100% stake in the cable operator blizoo Macedonia from Sweden’s EQT for an unknown fee.