Russia’s Comstar-UTS ended the second quarter with 121,000 triple-play subscribers in Moscow, a 9% reduction on the same period last year.
Estonian market in decline
Estonia’s ad market was worth EEK512 million (€32.7 million) in the first half of this year. It nevertheless continues to decline in all sectors except the internet, in some instances […]
Czechs look to pay-TV and 3D
Pay-TV is growing rapidly in popularity in the Czech Republic, with the number of thematic channels rising and two 3D services, operated by IKO TV Central Europe, soon set to […]
Major Russian cable deal on horizon
Consolidation in Russia’s pay-TV market is gathering momentum, with the Moscow-based cable operator Akado about to be bought by the telco Svyazinvest.
Viasat/NBC Universal ink licensing deal
Viasat Broadcasting has entered into a licensing agreement with NBC Universal International Television Distribution for the exclusive basic cable TV rights in Hungary to a broad range of content.
DTT grows in Hungary
The take-up of DTT is growing rapidly in Hungary, with the national service MinDig TV now watched in 100,000 households, or over 12% of all terrestrial homes.
Spotlight on major Latvian cable deal
A proposed merger of the two leading Latvian cable operators Baltkom and Izzi is about to be scrutinised by the country’s Competition Council (CC).
DTH grows in Czech Republic
The take-up of digital satellite TV services is growing steadily in the Czech Republic thanks largely to the success of Skylink and CS Link.
UPC reflects on Romanian market
UPC saw its revenues in Romania grow earlier this year and remains optimistic about the future despite challenging market conditions.
Bulgaria closes tower company sale
The Bulgarian incumbent telco Vivacom (BTC) has completed the sale of a 50% stake in the national transmission company NURTS to the Cyprus-based financial investor Mancelord.