Russia’s Rostelecom ended the first quarter with 8.1 million pay-TV subscribers, or 7% more than a year earlier.
Archives for May 2015
Tech breakthrough for Telekom Slovenije
The Slovenian incumbent Telekom Slovenije has developed its own technological solution that will provide customers with internet, fixed telephony and TV services via LTE/4G mobile networks.
Slovakia eyes movie channel
The Slovak broadcaster Joj will launch its planned movie channel Joj Cinema if there is sufficient interest in the service.
Ukraine delays ASO
Ukraine will probably have to put off its ASO date, currently set for July 17, by between six months and a year.
New president at HBO Polska
Michal Kozicki has been appointed president of HBO Polska. He replaces Aleksander Kutela, who will become CEO of the Onet Group at the beginning of August.
Chris Dziadul Reports: Update on Russia
Is the “crisis” in Russia’s TV industry finally coming to an end?
OTE secures key sports rights
The Greek incumbent OTE has renewed rights to continue broadcasting Formula 1 and Italy’s Serie A until 2017 and 2018 respectively.
Sky expands kids VOD
Sky has announced a major expansion in the amount of kids shows available on its connected TV platform.
BT Vision gets new iPlayer version
The BBC has upgraded the version of the iPlayer used by the old BT Vision set-top box.
Raduga TV operator set for bankruptcy
The Moscow Arbitration Court has received an application from DalGeoKom, the former operator of the DTH platform Raduga TV, to declare it insolvent.