The UPD DTH platform freeSAT has added coverage of the Premier League to its offer in the Czech Republic.
Archives for January 2014
2013 smart TV shipments grew 55%
According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global Smart TV shipments grew 55% year-over-year to reach 76 million units in 2013, accounting for 33% of total flat panel TVs […]
Clover’s Week: All to play for in Cable
When Vodafone completed its €7.7 billion acquisition of Kabel Deutschland last year it set in motion a series of conversations at the highest levels of the cable industry.
Polish DTT changes brought forward
The Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) has announced that TV Trwam and TVP ABC will be allowed to start broadcasting on Poland’s first DTT multiplex on February 15.
Open Cable for combined UPC-Ziggo net?
Henk Kamp, the Dutch minister of Economic Affairs, wants to open up the combined network of UPC and Ziggo to third parties.
BBC News and BBC Sport apps launch on Freesat
The new BBC News and BBC Sport apps are going to be made available via the Freesat Freetime platform.
MTG and Viacom sign Scandinavian VOD deal
Modern Times Group has signed a partnership agreement with Viacom International Media Networks to include exclusive advertising-funded video on demand content.
BT Sport catches 2.5m homes
BT Sport now reaches at least 2.5 million customers, contributing to a 6% revenue growth in the broadcaster’s consumer business.
Telekom targets OTE acquisition
Deutsche Telekom has renewed its interest in buying the 10% stake in the telco OTE currently held by the Greek state.
Altice successful IPO raises €1.3 bn
Altice shares climbed 4.5% to €29.53 on the first day of trading in Amsterdam, giving the company a market value of €6.1 billion.