Swedish cablenet Com Hem is reporting a significant increase in the take-up of its high definition television services. Since the Stockholm based operator launched its first major marketing campaign in […]
Livestation gives C-SPAN global reach
US public affairs channel C-SPAN has become the tenth partner channel to join the Livestation web TV platform. The channel will be available to anyone outside of the United States.
RTE plans for online catch-up
Ireland’s public broadcaster RTE is to launch an online catch-up TV service early next year.
NASN to rebrand as ESPN America
ESPN has confirmed that the North American Sports Network (NASN) will become ESPN America, from Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, 2009. The network is promising to continue bringing the best […]
Cablenets warned on carriage charges
Cable operators have been warned that programmers may look elsewhere if they are unable to reach agreements on their carriage. Speaking at the CTAM EuroSummit in Berlin, Chellomedia COO Niall […]
BBC HD makes Scandi debut
BBC HD is making its debut in continental Europe following an agreement with the Nordic pay-TV platform Canal Digital. A version of the channel will appear in early December alongside […]
Virgin gives broadband some stick
Virgin Media has unveiled its first mobile broadband offer. Subscribers can purchase an 18-month contract that secures them a USB modem and a monthly 3GB usage allowance for a £15 […]
Telenet completes Interkabel purchase
Belgian cable operator Telenet has completed its purchase of the TV interests of the municipal cable operators in Flanders and their joint venture Interkabel.
Sky EPG sale adds weight to Sumo
Sumo TV operator Cellcast produced an operating profit of £615,000 (€818,166) in the six months ending June 30, 2008 on the back of a £1.2 million gain from the sale […]
Comedy Central’s Hungarian launch is laughing matter
MTV Networks International is today launching a Hungarian version of its popular Comedy Central. The channel goes live at 14.00 CET.