Vodafone confirms GigaTV will replace Horizon
Vodafone will replace Liberty Global’s Horizon platform with its own GigaTV box in Germany, the operator has confirmed. … [Read More...]
Newsline
Italian police crack down on Sky Italia pirate
In a special investigation, Italian police cracked down on Sky Italia pirate Zsat. … [Read More...]
CME’s strong year continues
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) saw its net income increase in both the second quarter and first half of this year compared to 2018. … [Read More...]
Freewheel: Premium video growing stronger
European advertisers are focussing data-driven targeting and automation in their use of video advertising, according to a new study from advertising management specialists FreeWheel. … [Read More...]
Eurovision Song Contest to be streamed via Netflix
US audiences are to be given a window on European politics following an agreement between the European Broadcasting Union and Netflix. … [Read More...]
DocuBay comes to smart TVs with Foxxum
DocuBay, the international documentary VOD streaming service by IN10 Media, has announced a collaboration with Foxxum. … [Read More...]
Regulator acts against Telefónica
The Spanish regulator CNMC has initiated disciplinary proceedings against Telefónica for an alleged breach of its information obligations to CNMC. … [Read More...]
4K first for the Czech Republic
The Czech Republic’s first local Ultra HD channel has made its debut. … [Read More...]
All Media Baltics makes OTT choice
All Media Baltics (AMB) has teamed up with Atende Software to launch a next generation OTT platform serving Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia. … [Read More...]
Telekom Romania provides strategic insights
Telekom Romania’s CEO Miroslav Majoros has explained why the company plans to make nearly 12% of its employees redundant. … [Read More...]
KPN is launching DreamWorks channel in The Netherlands
KPN and NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) are launching DreamWorks, a 24-hour HD channel for children, in the Netherlands. … [Read More...]
Central & East Europe
Boost for Estonian cable subscribers
All services from Estonia’s leading cable operator Elisa can now be received via a national fibre network operated by Elektrilevi. … [Read More...]
Tricolor unveils OTT plans
The Russian DTH platform operator Tricolor plans to launch its own OTT service this October. … [Read More...]
Telekom Romania to shed 700 staff
The Romanian incumbent plans to lay off nearly 12% of its workforce. … [Read More...]
Channels
Amazon Prime Video comes to Virgin TV
Amazon Prime Video today makes its debut on Virgin Media TV. … [Read More...]
Britbox launch confirmed for Q4
ITV and BBC have signed an agreement that will see the launch of their joint streaming service Britbox in the UK during the fourth quarter. … [Read More...]
NENT seizes Nordic streaming market
NENT added 65,000 subscribers to its Nordic streaming business in the second quarter. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
YouTube brings in music-switching feature
YouTube has brought in a new feature that allows for seamless switching between music tracks and music video. … [Read More...]
Deutsche Telekom, industry associations consider legal action against EU approval of Vodafone/Unitymedia merger
Deutsche Telekom and several industry associations are considering taking legal action against the European Commission's decision to approve Vodafone's acquisition of German cable operator Unitymedia. … [Read More...]
Netflix explores low cost subscription
Netflix has revealed plans to launch a new mobile only plan. … [Read More...]
