Dr Hannes Ametsreiter has been designated to become the new CEO of Vodafone Deutschland from October 1, 2015.
German TV channel YUN!Q to launch on August 3
Interactive German youth TV channel YUN!Q will launch on August 3, 2015 at 17.00 CET.
German cable fee row continues
The Federal German Court of Justice, Bundesgerichtshof, has failed to declare a final verdict in the long-lasting dispute regarding the question whether cable operators are entitled to claim carriage fees from the […]
Telekom Austria CEO resigns
Hannes Ametsreiter has asked Telekom Austria’s supervisory board for a mutually agreed premature termination of his contract.
ZDFinfo secures BBC documentaries
German public broadcaster ZDF has acquired a rights package from UK-based licence company BBC Worldwide containing around 160 hours of BBC documentaries focusing on history and science for its thematic […]
Sky Deutschland takes OTT service to Android devices
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has rolled out its OTT service Sky Online to Android smartphones and tablets.
Media Broadcast chooses Irdeto for DVB-T2 encryption
German transmitter network operator Media Broadcast has selected a software-based encryption system from Irdeto to secure its hybrid DVB-T2/HEVC platform.
Unitymedia rolls out free Wi-Fi in 100 cities
German cable operator Unitymedia will set up public internet hotspots in selected cities within its coverage area in federal states North-Rhine Westphalia, Hessen and Baden-Württemberg.
Green light for Silverline Movie Channel sale
German anti-media concentration commission KEK has approved the ownership change of pay-TV channel Silverline Movie Channel.
Stingray to launch Ambiance Ultra HD
Canadian multi-platform music provider Stingray will make its Stingray Ambiance channel available to subscribers in 4K Ultra HD from September 2015.