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Netflix teams up with Telefónica
Netflix and Telefónica have entered into a global partnership to integrate Netflix’s service into Telefónica’s TV and video platforms in Europe and Latin America. … [Read More...]
Orange Slovakia to launch exclusive sports channel
UPDATE Orange will launch an exclusive sports channel in Slovakia in August that will show such competitions as the UEFA Champions League. … [Read More...]
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FilmStruck rolls out in France and Spain
The subscription video on-demand service FilmStruck will expand with bespoke services for France and Spain. … [Read More...]
Russian pay-TV: the stats
Russia’s pay-TV market grew by only 2.5% in 2017, with the number of homes receiving services at year’s end amounting to 41.9 million. … [Read More...]
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Air TV set-top streams DTT signals across all devices
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In France, IPTV viewing equals DTT reception
For the first time in France, television viewing via the internet now equals reception of digital terrestrial television via the nation's TNT network. … [Read More...]
Serbia Broadband starts Belgrade digitisation
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New ‘Sport Pack’ from UPC Polska
The Polish cable operator UPC Polska has introduced a new package for its Happy Home offer ahead of the World Cup in Russia. … [Read More...]
Central & East Europe
OTT platform ivi to add streamed channels
Russia's leading OTT platform ivi will add streamed TV channels to its offer in the next few days. … [Read More...]
Martin Kyncl joins TV Nova
Martin Kyncl has been appointed the VP of digital advertising at the Czech Republic’s TV Nova. … [Read More...]
Mtel becomes A1 Bulgaria
The Bulgarian telco Mtel has been rebranded A1 Bulgaria. … [Read More...]
Channels
New launch Club MTV goes live
MTV UK has announced its latest music channel, Club MTV has launched in the UK. … [Read More...]
5,000 illegal streams found in Champions League knockout stages
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Canal+ brings in cut price offer for Millennials
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Canal Digitaal to broadcast FIFA World Cup in Ultra HD
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Eurosport brings Roland Garros tennis to Europe in 4k/UltraHD
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Netflix partners with Barack and Michelle Obama
President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama have entered into a multi-year agreement to produce films and series with Netflix. … [Read More...]