Australian telco Telstra has announced the nationwide rollout of the T-Box, Netgem’s hybrid receiver that mixes broadcast and broadband content.
Music Choice to leave Sky after 15 years
Music Choice is closing its premium audio service on the BSkyB platform after failing to come to agreement on a new carriage deal. “We were unable to agree a new […]
Canal+ joins 3D World Cup crowd
Canal+ France has confirmed plans to broadcast a dozen matches from the World Cup in the 3D format later this month.
TeliaSonera network to carry Philips VOD
TeliaSonera International Carrier has announced that its Media Distribution Service (MDS) has been chosen by Philips Consumer Lifestyle as the technology platform for its Net TV VOD service.
NHK unveils hybrid broadcast broadband prototype
Having recently stepped up its activities in digital television transmission, Japan has now turned its attention to hybrid broadcast broadband services.
TV4 launches mobile TV pack
Sweden’s TV4 has launched a package of four of its channels that will be available to subscribers to the Telia, 3 and Tele2 mobile networks.
Welho to merge with DNA
Sanoma Entertainment has agreed to sell the Finnish cableco Welho to the DNA telecommunications group. As part of the transaction, DNA will launch a share issue that will enable Sanoma […]
BBC One to broadcast in HD
The BBC has announced it will be launching a high definition simulcast of its flagship channel BBC One, starting in the autumn. Production of HD content is being expanded considerably […]
Sweden to measure online viewing
Swedish television research company MMS is to press ahead with plans to offer uniform measurement of web-based TV services from the country’s leading broadcasters.
Northern lights
Canal Digital is facing up to a mature market with new technologies, writes Julian Clover.