The Portuguese government has ruled out the possibility of subsidies for DTT decoders. Augusto Santos Silva, the minister for parliamentary affairs, said the transition to the digital format would bring […]
Boxer punches through 700,000 subs
Sweden’s DTT pay network Boxer closed 2007 with 709,000 subscribers. The year-end figure represents a fourth quarter increase of 16,000 subs and 55,000 on the year.
Foreign Minister gives France 24 hope
French foreign minister Bernard Kouchner has admitted that he did not “completely agree” with President Nicolas Sarkozy over the future of French international broadcasting.
Fox moves in on Real Estate TV
Fox International Channels has taken a controlling stake in Overseas property channel Real Estate TV. The channel, a joint venture between Bruce Dunlop & Associates and Mark Dodd, was launched […]
Technical Emmys announced
Scientific-Atlanta, Tandberg Television, Tektronix, Thomson and CNN all prospered in the 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The National […]
Unison Capital puts $50 million into Intelsat
UPDATE: Japanese private equity firm Unison Capital is to invest around $50 million (€34 million) into Intelsat, helping the satellite operator extend its reach further into the Asian market, according […]
Commission approves TSMB purchase
The European Commission has cleared the purchase of T-Systems Media & Broadcast (TSMB) GmbH by TDF.
UPC extends ‘Digital for All’ to Ireland
UPC has launched a major upgrade programme to convert its Irish subscribers to the digital format. The campaign will give customers on the Chorus and NTL networks a free upgrade […]
Sarkozy puts axe over France 24
French President Nicolas Sarkozy has said he will no longer finance the English-language edition of news channel France 24. Sarkozy told a press conference that he was no longer prepared […]
Eutelsat plans dedicated Ka-band bird
Eutelsat has commissioned its first satellite to operate exclusively at frequencies in the Ka-band. The Paris-based operator has announced collaboration with the US communications provider ViaSat to develop further satellite […]