The Russian cable operator Multiregion and telco Megafon have been given permission by the country’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) to buy NetByNet, the fourth largest ISP in Moscow.
Ukrainian DTT strategy takes shape
Ukraine is considering giving over part of its upcoming DTT platform to pay-TV and possibly also HD channels.
Kino Polska to go public
Kino Polska TV has announced plans to go public, adding that it expects to make between PLN36-40 million (€9-10 million) from its first offer.
CME snaps up content company
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has agreed to buy the leading Czech and Slovak content rights distribution company Bontonfilm.
UPC Fiber Power rollout continues
UPC Polska’s Fiber Power service, which offers internet download speeds of 50 Mbps and 120 Mbps, is now available to over 1.3 million homes in Poland.
New exec joins CME
Central European Media Enterprises (CME) has appointed Chris Bosco as the CFO of its Media Pro Entertainment division.
Ukraine opts for DVB-T2
The Ukraine DTT multiplex operator Zeonbud has decided to use the DVB-T2 digital broadcasting standard.
New DTT tender for Romania
Romania’s transition to digital broadcasting looks as though may be back on track, with DTT licences likely to be awarded this summer.
Sony boosts presence in Baltics
Sony Entertainment Television has secured carriage on Interactive Gala TV, the IPTV service operated by the Lithuanian incumbent telco TEO LT.
Russian TV dominance to continue
CTC MEDIA CAPITAL MARKETS DAY – LONDON. TV is set to remain the dominant advertising medium in Russia in the next few years despite the growing popularity of the internet.