Liberty Global has announced that it has completed the acquisition of a 100% stake in Aster, hitherto Poland’s fourth largest cable operator, from Mid Europa Partners.
UK tops pay-TV channel league
The UK is by far the largest pay-TV channel market in Europe in revenue terms, being worth some €2.6 billion.
Orion Express reveals strategy
The Russian DTH platform Orion Express has provided details about its future plans following last week’s deal with Intelsat.
All change for Russian DTV channel
The Russian channel DTV, which is part of the CTC Media stable backed by Modern Times Group (MTG), will be re-launched under a new name next month.
Eutelsat extends Russian deal
Eutelsat has extended an agreement with the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) under which the latter provides key services to control Eutelsat satellites from its Dubna Satellite Communications Centre (SCC) […]
MTG expands in Lithuania
MTG will launch its third FTA channel in Lithuania on October 3.
Non-linear TV’s long haul
Non-linear viewing is still in its early stages in even the most mature TV markets, accounting for only around 8% of the total in the UK in 2010 and set […]
Sistema rules out Kosmos TV deal
Russia’s Sistema has suspended talks to buy a 50% stake in the Moscow-based MMDS operation Kosmos TV.
Magio Sat seeks more subs
Slovak Telekom has introduced a new flat rate promotional offer for its DTH service Magio Sat.
Chris Dziadul Reports: IBC insights
What lessons can the TV industry in Central and Eastern Europe draw from this year’s IBC in Amsterdam?