Although Romania’s DTH market may be about to enter a period of consolidation, it is probably unwise to assume that the rest of Central and Eastern Europe will do likewise.
Ukraine clamps down on adult channels
Ukraine’s National Broadcasting Council has expanded the list of foreign TV channels that can be distributed by cable and DTH in the country.
ORTT allocates digital funds
The Hungarian Radio and Television Board (ORTT) has allocated HUF47.7 million (€174,241) for this year to help regional and local public and non-profit stations in the transition to digital broadcasting.
Good quarter for Polish DTH platforms
The first three months of this year were a particularly successful period for the Polish DTH platform n and its sister service Telewizja na karte (TNK).
TEO launches network PVR
The Lithuanian incumbent telco TEO LT has launched the country’s first ever network PVR service. Known as Mano TV irsai (My TV Recordings), it allows viewers to record TV programmes […]
Czech O2 TV gains subscribers
O2 TV, the IPTV service operated by Telefónica O2 Czech Republic, ended the first quarter with 138,000 subscribers, or 7.8% more than a year earlier.
3D broadcast for UPC Hungary
UPC has become the first company in Hungary to undertake a 3D transmission, broadcasting 3D video images with the use of its existing advanced cable network and digital mediabox in […]
UPC expands Fiber Power in Poland
UPC has introduced its Fiber Power product in the Polish city of Katowice, offering internet access at speeds of up to 120 Mbps.
Tough times for OTE
OTE-backed Romtelecom ended the first quarter with 893,757 subscribers to its DTH and IPTV operations.
Romania eyes DTT subsidies
The operators of Romania’s first two DTT multiplexes could receive subsidies of up to €1 million for set-box boxes.