UPC Romania plans to invest €30 million on its infrastructure this year rather than expand its network.
Hungarian broadband market grows
Hungary ended 2009 with over 2.8 million internet subscriptions, of which 57% were broadband provided by either via xDSL or cable TV.
INEA launches multiroom service
The Polish cable operator INEA has begun to offer a multiroom service as of today (March 8).
Poland looks to 3D
The DTH platform Cyfra+ and alternative telco Dialog could be the first companies to introduce 3D TV services in Poland.
Polish cable seeks universal set-top box
The Polish Chamber of Electronic Communications (PIKE) has launched an initiative designed to speed up the rollout of digital cable services in the country.
Polish DTT tender closes
The Polish public broadcaster TVP has announced the closure of a tender for the technical operation of what will be the country’s third DTT multiplex.
Lithuania in FTTH fast lane
The Lithuanian incumbent telco TEO LT is to start offering internet access at speeds of up to 200 Mbps from this month.
Russia approves more channels
The legalisation of foreign channels for distribution on Russian cable networks is gathering momentum.
Successful year for Cyfra+
The Polish DTH platform Cyfra+ grew its subscriber base by 12% in 2009, ending the year with a total of 1.55 million customers.
Digital take-up grows in Hungary
The take-up of digital TV grew significantly in Hungary in 2009, with 1.141 million homes receiving services supplied by the 14 leading suppliers at year’s end.