• Subscribe
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Terms & Conditions for Advertisers
    • Mechanical Data

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • News Line
    • Central & East Europe
    • People
  • TV
    • On Demand/VOD
    • IPTV
    • Cable
    • Satellite
    • Terrestrial
    • Distribution
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Columns
    • Chris Dziadul
    • Julian Clover
    • Robert Briel
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • Features
  • Resources
    • White Papers

NetCologne and ZDF settle carriage fee dispute

November 17, 2021 12.25 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

German cable operator NetCologne and public broadcaster ZDF have settled their long-standing legal dispute over the payment of carriage fees for the cable distribution of ZDF channels.

A new, long-term agreement ensures that the more than 265,000 NetTV customers of NetCologne and its subsidiary NetAachen can receive ZDF services in all resolutions. The mobile use of ZDF content on smartphones and catch-up service ZDFmediathek are also covered by the contract.

The legal dispute, which has been ongoing since 2011, revolved around the question of whether ZDF has to pay carriage fees to NetCologne for cable distribution. “The two parties agreed on a future-oriented cooperation within the framework of an overall settlement, taking into account the criteria developed by the Federal Court of Justice in the two judgments NetCologne I (BGH, judgment of April 12, 2016 – KZR 30/14) and NetCologne II (BGH, judgment of December 3, 2019 – KZR 29/17). Certainly, the mutual contributions and their value as well as other measures and framework conditions referred to in the respective judgements were taken into account,” a NetCologne spokeswoman told Broadband TV News.

She did not comment on the question of whether NetCologne would now receive carriage fees from ZDF: “Please understand that we are subject to confidentiality due to the agreement concluded and cannot provide any further details on this.”

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)

Related

Filed Under: Cable, Finance, Newsline, Platforms, Regulation, TV Tagged With: carriage fees, Federal Court of Justice, NetAachen, NetCologne, ZDF, ZDFmediathek Edited: 19 November 2021 13:02

Avatar photo

About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

Latest News

  • Vodafone Spain unveils Android TV decoder
  • MediaKind hires Ashish Patel and Tony Goncalves
  • Hayu to launch in New Zealand
  • Eutelsat joins London Stock Exchange after OneWeb merger
  • Stonepeak buys into Cellnex Nordics

Most Popular

  • CNN Max Launches as Open Beta in the US
    CNN Max Launches as Open Beta in the US
  • Samsung TV Plus adds slate of sports channels
    Samsung TV Plus adds slate of sports channels
  • DAZN introduces MultiView feature
    DAZN introduces MultiView feature
  • Vodafone Spain unveils Android TV decoder
    Vodafone Spain unveils Android TV decoder
  • Sky adds virtual remote for Sky Q boxes
    Sky adds virtual remote for Sky Q boxes

Free Ebook

Whitepaper: Why Wi-Fi 6 is Key for ISP Success

Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E client devices are entering the home in an unprecedented way, surpassing 50% market share since their introduction in 2019 (compared to four years for Wi-Fi 5). … [Download the eBook...]

Long Read

Dolby presents its Vision for pay-TV Operators

Facing challenges from all sides, pay-TV operators are in a struggle to maintain their dominance in the new world order of streaming services and smart TVs. Julian Clover speaks to Dolby’s Jason Power.

Broadband TV News

  • Subscribe
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Logos & Pictures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Advertising

  • Media Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mechanical Data
  • Video Services

News

  • Latest
  • Central & East Europe
  • TV
  • Tech
  • Streaming
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Terrestrial
  • IPTV
  • Business
  • People

Events

  • Events Diary
  • BTN Events
  • Submit the details of your event
  • Media Meet & Greet

Broadband TV News

PO Box 499
Cambridge
United Kingdom
CB1 0AH
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2023 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

 

Loading Comments...