German energy and telecommunications company EWE is deploying an IPTV platform developed together with Austrian service provider Ocilion.
NDR and Media Broadcast trial 5G Broadcast in Hamburg
German public broadcaster NDR and transmitter network operator Media Broadcast launched a 5G Broadcast test network in Hamburg on October 26, 2021.
Vodafone to convert Horizon into GigaTV boxes
Vodafone Deutschland wants to transform the Horizon cable receivers of its customers in the former Unitymedia coverage area in federal states North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse and Baden-Württemberg into GigaTV boxes via a software update.
RTL Deutschland launches SVOD service GEO WILD
German broadcaster RTL Deutschland is expanding its pay-TV channel GEO Television with a subscription-based video-on-demand service (SVOD).
Vodafone adds Amazon Prime Video to GigaTV, new Netflix bundle
Vodafone Deutschland is expanding the streaming offer of its TV and entertainment platform GigaTV with Amazon Prime Video.
New alliance wants to secure UHF frequencies for broadcasting
A new German alliance of market players wants to ensure that the UHF frequencies in the 470 to 694 MHz range remain available for terrestrial broadcasting and event technology in the long term.
waipu.tv launches Android TV stick in Germany
German TV streaming provider waipu.tv has introduced a 4K streaming stick based on Android TV.
Local TV from Saxony to launch on Astra
Local TV channels from German federal state Saxony will become available to DTH satellite households via Astra (19.2° East) from early 2022.
Georges Agnes leaves SES’ HD+
Georges Agnes has left German DTH satellite platform HD+ on September 30, 2021 after 14 years. The move was at his own request and by best mutual agreement, according to the subsidiary of Astra satellite operator SES.
Vodafone integrates Facebook Watch into TV platform
Vodafone is bringing Facebook Watch to its TV and entertainment platform Vodafone TV across Europe.