Rovi, from today the new name for Macrovision, has given details of a new media guide that will provide a link between broadcast and on demand content as well as […]
Alcatel-Lucent helps Telenet to MVNO
Telenet has announced a seven-year frame agreement with Alcatel-Lucent as the Flemish cabler develops its mobile MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) project.
Schmid quits Primacom-Tele Columbus
Markus Schmid has stepped down from his role as CEO and chairman of PrimaCom AG and the Tele Columbus Group, the two companies have announced.
Norway keeps single DTT pay concession
Norges Televisjon (NTV) has said it is relieved that the ministry of culture and church affairs has agreed to vary the terms of its licence, reversing the requirement to hold […]
First numbers for NHK World TV
NHK has given details of audiences to its revamped NHK World TV channel.
Showtime goes into Orbit
The first changes have been made to the programming line up of the newly merged Showtime and Orbit pay-TV platforms in the Middle East.
Virgin completes 50 Mbps rollout
Virgin Media has said that the cablenet has completed the rollout of its fibre optic broadband network. At the same time the operator has reduced the price to below £30 […]
Kangaroo costs BBC Worldwide
The forced abandonment of Project Kangaroo cost BBC Worldwide £9.1 million (€10.6 million), according to the annual report published by the BBC’s commercial arm.
Nagra restates OpenTV commitment
Nagravision has said it will continue to pursue its objectives through OpenTV, despite its inability to take full control of the middleware provider.
Canal+, ADB agree on Macrovision patents
Advanced Digital Broadcast (ADB) has signed a patent licensing agreement for the use of Macrovision’s Interactive Program Guides (IPGs). Canal+ has meanwhile signed a multi-year licensing agreement for the company’s […]