Since the launch of the HD channels by German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF a year ago, sales of HD capable flat screens have skyrocketed, according to figures from BITKOM, […]
Sky and Deutsche Telekom close to a deal
Sky Deutschland and Deutsche Telekom are about to close a deal to offer a complete TV package to headends of housing associations and city networks, according to a spokesperson from […]
Ariane to launch Yahsat 1A and Intelsat
The 57th Ariane 5 to be launched from French Guiana has completed the initial build-up process, preparing it to receive a dual-payload of the Yahsat 1A and Intelsat New Dawn […]
Canal+ unveils 3D plans
French premium broadcaster Canal+ has announced details of its upcoming regular 3D programmes. Rather than a full-time channel, Canal+ plans to broadcast a live event and a movie in 3D […]
Phoenix, BR, NDR, SWR and WDR plan HD for 2012
The Astra capacity that will be freed up from April 30, 2012 by switching off the analogue signals from the German public broadcasters will be used to launch HD versions […]
Orange expands IPTV service
France Telecom’s ISP Orange is beefing up its IPTV offer TV d’Orange with new channels and services including an Android app. A new virtual channel called Services pratiques (Useful services) […]
Humax launches connected TV portal
Humax has launched its new TV portal using the ANT Galio Platform. An automatic over-the-air update ran from Friday 4th to Sunday 6th February to all Humax HDR-FOX T2 Freeview+ […]
Springer joins NDS recommendation programme
NDS has announced that Axel Springer Digital TV Guide have joined the NDS recommendations engine partner programme.
Xs4all Interactieve IPTV set for March
Dutch ISP Xs4all has announced it will launch its Interactieve IPTV service this March. Basic subscription prices start at €15 a month for 50 channels including rental of the set-top […]
KDG initiates 100 Mbps market push
German cable operator Kabel Deutschland (KDG) has started to offer their DOCSIS 3.0 100 Mbps broadband product, including unlimited phone calls for a promotional price of €19.90 during the first […]