The number of programmes watched on Virgin Media’s on demand service in 2010 was just under 900 million, representing a 10% increase on 2009, itself a record.
Archives for February 2011
Hybrid STBs and OTT to benefit operators’ VOD
On-demand services from pay-TV operators are becoming more robust each year with more free content and integration of over-the-top (OTT) services, according to Austin-based IMS Research, who projects that in […]
Penthouse launches first 3D adult channel
WATCH VIDEO. SES Astra has announced that Penthouse 3D will start broadcasting via Astra at 23.5 degrees East on March 1, 2011.
AIB condemns jamming of Alhurra, Al Jazeera and DW
The Association for International Broadcasting (AIB) has expressed its concern at the continuing disruption to transmissions of a number of its members. Deliberate, harmful Interference has been noted to the […]
Ericsson releases 5th Gen SNG
Fifteen years after the launch of the company’s digital satellite newsgathering (DSNG) product, Ericsson has released its fifth generation Voyager II.
IPO planned for Kabel BW
Swedish private investor EQT plans an IPO for its Kabel BW cable network, should a suitable buyer not be found. This could happen as soon as before this Easter, according […]
Etisalat opts for Pace HD PVR platform
UAE IPTV network Etisalat is deploying the latest Pace Advanced Residential Gateway and HD PVR as part of its eLife triple play service.
Digiturk puts Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe into 3D
The 102 year-old rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will be played out in 3D by Lig TV and the Digiturk platform on March 20.
Deutsche Telekom launches Entertain Sat on Astra
Deutsche Telekom is aiming to reach a wider footprint with their TV service Entertain with the launch of a satellite delivered TV hybrid service called Entertain Sat comprising the free-to-air […]
Apple and Google subscription debate is missing the point
The current discussion surrounding the proposed pricepoints put forward by Apple and Google is ignoring the wider issues that should be considered by content providers when seeking a payments partner.