The Liberty Global-owned DTH platform freeSAT plans to focus on the provision of HD channels in 2012.
Czech TV updates HbbTV plans
The Czech public broadcaster Ceske Televize (CT) now expects to have its first app for HbbTV ready in spring 2012.
Viacom inks Polish on demand deal
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) has entered into a partnership with the Polish catch-up TV service ipla.
MegaFon revives OTT project
The Russian mobile operator MegaFon has revived an OTT TV project that had previously been frozen earlier this year.
New milestone for Cyfrowy Polsat
Cyfrowy Polsat Technology, the technology arm of Poland’s leading DTH platform operator Cyfrowy Polsat, has produced its 3 millionth decoder.
Beeline TV reaches 0.5m subs
The Russian IPTV platform Beeline TV, which is owned by Vimpelcom, now has over 500,000 subscribers.
Digi owner secures more funding
Romania’s leading cable and satellite platform operator RCS&RDS has secured a loan of up to €300 million.
TVN widens on demand reach
The Polish national commercial broadcaster TVN has announced that its on demand service TVN Player is now available on several more devices.
Platform n adds premium movie channels
The Polish DTH platform n is to add four premium HD movie channels to its offer.
NHL inks major Russian TV deal
The Russian state broadcaster VGTRK/RTR has signed an agreement with the National Hockey League (NHL) giving it the right to broadcast the latter’s games live.