The Russian national telco Rostelecom ended the first quarter with 6 million pay-TV subscribers, or 8% more than in the same period last year.
Kroes reassures cable industry
European Commissioner Neelie Kroes has reassured the cable industry by suggesting that Europe can expect durable regulatory guidance for all investors in next generation infrastructure.
Russian digital pay market grows
The digital pay-TV market in Russia was worth over R9 billion (€224.9 million) in the first half of this year, with 11.7 million homes receiving services.
Ukraine sets new must-carry rules
The Ukrainian National Council on Television and Radio has introduced new must-carry rules for the country’s cable operators.
Piracy dispute in Romania
A dispute has broken out in Romania between RCS&RDS, the country’s leading cable and DTH operator, and vplay.ro, a site that gives viewers access to illegal video content.
More DVB-T2 tests for Czech Republic
The Czech national transmission company has been granted permission by the Czech Telecom Office (CTU) to undertake further DVB-T2 trials.
Cyfrowy Polsat launches new receiver
Poland’s leading DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat has announced the launch of its latest proprietary HD receiver.
Bulgarian DTT woes continue
There have been further confusing developments in Bulgaria’s much-troubled transition to digital broadcasting.
Chris Dziadul Reports: Liberty in the frame
Are we about to see Liberty Global make two important acquisitions in Europe, strengthening its already dominant position in one market and re-entering another?
Russian cableco makes progress
The Russian cable operator ER Telecom has announced that it is already offering its new “Dom.ru.TV Home Entertainment Centre” in nine cities.