11.00 Update: The UK arm of Setanta Sports has gone into administration after weeks of uncertainty, immediately placing 200 of the pay-TV broadcaster’s 420 employees out of work.
Virgin Media puts mobile on TV
Virgin Media is launching a new TV campaign for its mobile product, the first since Virgin’s mobile division came together with the cablenet, as part of the 2007 merger between […]
Music labels take action on Irish downloads
The four biggest music labels have launched legal proceedings against UPC Ireland and BT Ireland in an attempt to force them to take action against illegal file sharing.
BSkyB told to pay ITV appeal costs
The Competition Appeal Tribunal has ordered BSkyB to pay the legal costs involved in its struggle to hold onto its 17.9% stake in ITV.
ESPN secures Setanta Premier League rights
13.00 Update: After months of uncertainty as to its interest in Premier League coverage, ESPN has finally launched its challenge on the live UK sports market.
Sci Fi in breach over Virgin ad invasion
Sci Fi has been found to be in “serious and significant” breach of its licence conditions after the NBC Universal-owned channel failed to produce a recording of its output.
Chiddix joins Arris board
Arris has announced the appointment of James Chiddix to its board of directors, with effect from July 1.
Premier League pulls plug on Setanta
Setanta Sports is facing renewed uncertainty after the Premier League withdrew the rights to the 46 matches the broadcaster held for the 2009/10 season.
New EPG in Canal Digital
Canal Digital is planning to introduce a new seven-day programme guide for its satellite subscribers before the end of the year.
Getting Granny broadband TV
Digital Britain’s proposals for funding next generation broadband access have distracted from the end result, writes Julian Clover.