Poland’s transition to digital broadcasting is about to receive a welcome boost.
Hungarian broadband take up grows
Data produced by Hungary’s National Communications Authority (NHH) shows that the number of landline broadband access points in the country stood at 1.52 million at the end of November 2008.
Nova Sport to go HD
The Czech channel Nova Sport is to launch in HD.
Lithuanian DTT goes national
The Lithuanian DTT service Digital GALA TV is now available almost nationally following the full activation of transmitters in five locations.
Romanian blow for MTV/VH1
The Romanian DTH platform Akta has dropped the music channels MTV and VH1 from its programme offer.
New channel for Romanian TVR
The Romanian public broadcaster TVR has added another channel to its portfolio.
HBO outlines Czech/Slovak strategy
HBO is positive about its prospects in the Czech Republic and Slovakia despite the current global economic crisis.
Czech Febio sets launch date
The Czech digital channel Febio TV will make its debut in 2010.
Polish mobile ops prepare DVB-H bid
Moves to launch a DVB-H service in Poland are gathering momentum.
Stiff Cyfra+ fine confirmed
The Polish DTH platform Cyfra+ will have to pay a fine PLN7.3 million (€1.84 million) imposed by the country’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).