The Ukrainian multiplex operator Zeonbud has chosen SES Astra to provide capacity at the 31.5 degrees East orbital position for its DTT network, which will start to roll out its […]
New milestones for Vectra
Poland’s second largest cable operator Vectra says it now has over 300,000 internet and 100,000 fixed line telephony customers.
Sistema seeks unusual deal
Russia’s Sistema is expected to shortly sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sberbank for a loan of $20 million (€13.76 million).
Discovery appoints new CEE manager
Vlad Tudosie has been appointed the new country manager for Romania and South East Europe for Discovery Networks, Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEEMEA).
More DTH for Ukraine?
Non-commercial tests of a new Ukrainian DTH platform could begin as soon as the middle of this month.
Poland takes 3D initiative
The Polish TV production company Astro SA has launched its first four channels, three of which are in 3D. Their distribution on a trial basis will start on a number […]
Slovak telco gains TV subs
Slovak Telekom now has over 150,000 subscribers to its Magio-branded digital TV services, or 50,000 more than a year earlier.
Polish thematic channel growth continues
Thematic channels may account for up to 20% of total TV ad spend in Poland by the end of the year if present trends continue.
Lithuania hit by cable dispute
A dispute has developed between the leading Lithuanian commercial broadcaster LNK and Init, one of the country’s largest cable operators.
Poland approves DTT law
The transition to digital broadcasting has received a major boost in Poland, with the country’s parliament (Sejm) voting through a new law confirming the ASO date as July 31, 2013.