A North-South trial has taken place at speeds of 40G over a 350km (217 mile) stretch of Virgin Media’s 10G network between London and Manchester. The trial, conducted at the […]
Freesat launches today
Freesat, the free-to-air digital satellite package run by BBC and ITV, is being launched today (May 6). A selection of 80 channels is being made available from Astra and Eutelsat […]
CTAM Europe launches 2nd Creative Awards Program
CTAM Europe (Cable Telecommunications Association for Marketing) has unveiled its second Creative Awards Program (CAP) as a showcase for the creative work of networks, content providers and cable companies.
BCI reveals DTT applicants
Liberty Global, Boxer and Eircom have all made bids for Ireland’s national digital terrestrial television multiplex contracts, according to data released by the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland.
January sales boost Telenet
Telenet grew its digital subscriber base by 47,000 in the first quarter, reaching a total of 438,000 subscribers, boosted by sales promotions that ran during January.
Court gives Premiere victory over illegal viewing
Premiere has won a major victory in its fight to stamp out illegal viewing of the German pay-TV platform. A Hamburg court has issued an injunction on behalf of the […]
Leumi sells HOT holding
Bank Leumi has confirmed it is to sell its 15% stake in Israeli cable operator HOT to the Internet Service Provider Netvision. Last month Leumi said it had received an […]
TV 2 Denmark plans new channels
TV 2 Denmark has announced plans to increase the number of basic cable and satellite channels. The move comes as part of a refocusing of the quasi-commercial channel on its […]
Scandinavia’s Donald Duck Club
Julian Clover speaks to Casper Bjorner on Disney Channel’s Nordic operations.
Channel 4 launches 7-day catch-up
Channel 4 has launched a new online catch-up service that allows viewers to view shows from the past seven days. The new service, found at channel4.com, is separate to the […]