Poland’s Platforma Mediowa Point Group (PMPG) has put back the launch of an entertainment-based channel named Machina TV.
Russia prepares for 3D
The Russian channel Rossiya 2 expects to start experimental 3D transmissions next year.
Hungarian cableco to sell networks
The Hungarian cable company TVNetWork has agreed to sell seven of its networks to PR-Telecom.
Serbian telco sale set for summer
The tender for the privatisation of the Serbian incumbent telco Telekom Srbije is likely to be announced this summer, according to Jasna Matic, the country’s minister of telecommunications.
Bulgarian cablecos hit by fines
Bulgaria’s Communications Regulation Commission (CRC) has imposed fines totalling BNG225,000 (€115,012) on cable operators and ISPs.
Polish cable takes to HD
Poland’s top five cable operators now each offer their subscribers at least 12 HD channels.
3D in Romania; the first steps
BUCHAREST BUSINESS BREAKFAST: It is still far too early to speak about the introduction of 3D services in a market such as Romania, according to Mirek Smyk, general manager, TV […]
Mid Europa reveals Bulgarian plans
Mid Europa Partners have announced plans to invest €45 million in Bulgaria, where they recently took over the DTH platform ITV Partner, re-named Total TV earlier this month.
Romanian price war set to continue
BUCHAREST BUSINESS BREAKFAST: The price war among Romania’s leading cable and DTH platforms is likely to go on for another 3-4 years, according to Dinu Malacopol, CEO of Digital Cable […]
UPC Direct to add HD channels
BUCHAREST BUSINESS BREAKFAST: UPC will introduce HD channels on its UPC Direct service in Hungary, the Czech Republic and Slovakia on May 1.