The BBC Trust has launched a consultation into the syndication of BBC television and radio channels over commercial 3G mobile networks.
GTV claims 5 out of 7 new subs
Five out of every seven new pay-TV subscribers in Africa are selecting GTV, according to a recent report by research company Balancing Act released by the DTH operator.
Pace continues march forward
Pace has increased the number of receiver shipments by 55% to 2.8 million in the half year to June 30, 2008. The technology company also boosted revenues by 22% to […]
TV3 buys Ireland’s Channel 6
TV3 is to purchase Channel 6 from its founders and a consortium of investors for an undisclosed sum. The deal, expected to complete in Q3 this year, will first need […]
4Music to replace The Hits
Channel 4 is to relaunch The Hits as 4Music, adding live music shows to the video jukebox, including coverage of Kylie’s Minogues XY Tour and performances from Coldplay and Sugababes.
DCMS consults on VOD and UK uplinks
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has opened a consultation on the EU Audiovisual Media Services (AVMS) Directive. Although the Directive, introduced to replace the long standing Television Without […]
MultiChoice looks to HD to keep highground
MultiChoice has confirmed the introduction of its high definition television service. The pan-African DTH platform is facing a barrage of new competition from regional broadcasters with low cost offers.
Currencies and margins hurt Thomson STBs
Currency movements dented an improved revenue performance within Thomson’s Access Products sector in the second quarter of 2008.
Canal converts 80% of TPS subs
Eighty per cent of subscribers to the former TPS platform have now been transferred to the CanalSat package, according to parent company Vivendi. In a statement, the company said the […]
Sport TV Africa to launch August 1
Portugal’s Sport TV Africa will launch on August 1 in all of the Portuguese-speaking countries on the continent as well as in 50 other countries in Sub-Sahara Africa.