Sky COO Mike Darcey has said the satcaster wants to see its premium content widely distributed. However, it disagrees fundamentally with Ofcom’s approach, analysis and conclusions.
Setanta founders secure Irish business
Setanta Sports founders Leonard Ryan and Michael O’Rourke are expected to take full control of the company’s Irish pay-TV channels after a buyout was agreed with original investors Doughty Hanson […]
Naspers weathers financial storm
Naspers, the South African media and technology conglomerate whose interests include Multichoice and Irdeto, has reported a 30% increase in revenues. They reached R26.7 billion (€2.44 billion) for the year […]
Sky’s 24-transponder Astra renewal
SES-Astra has confirmed the renewal by BSkyB of 24 of the 31 transponders held at its 28.2 degrees orbital slot. A statement released by the Luxembourg-based satellite operator said the […]
Canal+ content added to Xbox
Microsoft and Canal+ Group have announced a major strategic partnership that will put the French pay-TV operator’s content across Microsoft’s various platforms.
DTT set-top sales fall as IDTV takes over
The number of standalone receivers sold for Freeview reception fell by 28% on the quarter, according to the Communications Market Report, released today by the regulator Ofcom.
Virgin Media opens up the PictureBox
Virgin Media has signed with Universal Pictures to take its subscription video on demand service PictureBox from later this month.
Commission accepts Kangaroo undertakings
Almost 12 months to the day since the Office of Fair Trading referred Kangaroo to the Competition Commission, the body has accepted the undertakings from the former partners in the […]
Freesat BETs on temporary HD channel
Freesat has secured exclusive HD coverage of the prestigious BET Awards 2009 to screen in high definition.
TV faces its Kodak moment
Connected TV brings more than just widgets, but are pay-TV companies prepared for competition from the box in the corner, asks Julian Clover?