The Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska has added an independent Polish movie strand to its VOD service.
Polish TV piracy on wane
The piracy of pay-TV services is on the wane in Poland but still remains a problem. At the same time, the public seem to have an ambivalent attitude to the […]
Surprise price move by RCS/RDS
Romania’s RCS/RDS has decided to start charging RON5 (€1.18) a month for fixed line telephony services, which were previously offered free of charge to its cable TV and internet subscribers.
Svyazinvest sale agreed
Russia’s Comstar-UTS, its subsidiary MGTS Finance and Rostelecom have agreed a deal involving the sale of Svyazinvest.
Czech thematic channels on the up
Small thematic channels are growing in popularity in the Czech Republic, with one – CS Film, operated by the Czech Film Society (CFS) – now boasting half a million subscribers.
UPC extends Polish VOD service
UPC Polska has extended its VOD service to the tri-city of Gdansk, Gdynia and Sopot, along with Ruma and Starogard Gdanski.
CI and History channels launch in Serbia
AETN and the Serbian cable operator IKOM have signed an agreement paving the way for the launch of Crime and Investigation Network (CI) and History in the country.
Romtelcom’s IPTV strategy revealed
Romtelecom is pursuing a two-pronged strategy with its IPTV platform Dolce Interactiv, which made its debut in December last year.
TV Nova reveals digital ambitions
The Czech Republic’s leading broadcaster TV Nova is ready to launch between two and four more thematic channels, according to its technical director Ivo Ferkl.
Russian DTT rollout hits snag
Russian regional broadcasters are being discouraged from seeking carriage on what will be the country’s second and third DTT multiplexes.