The new RTE channel aimed at the British mainland could be only months away from launch. Legislation that will permit the public broadcaster to directly target Britain for the first […]
Sky cleared in EPG dispute
Ofcom has said that Sky did not discriminate against Rapture in a dispute over EPG charges. Rapture said that it failed to have any meaningful negotiation with the satellite platform […]
SES buys back GE shareholding
SES is establishing a new company as part of a €1.2 billion buyback of shares from GE. SES International Holdings will comprise The AMC-23 satellite and its related business; 100% […]
100+ complaints over Sky cable promos
Customers protesting at BSkyB’s call to action on the possible withdrawal of its channels from the Virgin Media platform have sent more than 100 complaints to the Advertising Standards Authority. […]
Digital+ continues Spanish growth
Spanish pay-TV platform Digital+ closed the year on 2,044,000 subscribers, adding 38,000 net subs on the quarter, and 84,000 on the year. The DTH platform continues to be available from […]
TV4 adds HD channel
TV4 Sweden is adding a high definition service to its stable of digital TV channels. The new station will be distributed via Canal Digital and launches later this first quarter. […]
Two options for local TV after switchover
Local TV services will need to compromise if their services are to continue after digital switchover. As part of the Digital Dividend Review, Ofcom has identified that local channels could […]
Digital coverage will match analogue reception
Ofcom has published details of the predicted coverage of the public service and commercial multiplexes following digital switchover. The UK regulator is predicting that the three DTT public service multiplexes […]
YouTube secures vintage TV rights
YouTube has signed a deal to screen a package US TV shows on the file sharing website. However, the 40-year old I Spy may not be enough to compensate the […]
Virgin acquires HBO VOD package
Virgin Media has announced a major content supply agreement with Home Box Office for a 50-hour package including The Sopranos, Six Feet Under and Entourage. The programmes, most of which […]