Poland is likely to award an operators’ licence for its second DTT multiplex this autumn, according to Anna Strezynska, the president of the country’s Office of Electronic Communications (UKE).
Digital milestone for UPC
UPC’s digital cable service now has 40,000 subscribers in Slovakia.
Romanian cableco sets targets
Romania’s Digital Cable Systems (DCS) expects to post a turnover of RON103 million (€24.6 million) this year, or 10% more than in 2008.
Croatian film channel offered free
Croatia’s leading cable operator B.net has begun to offer the new film channel Cinestar TV free of charge.
Vectra makes life easier
The Polish cable operator Vectra has changed its product sale conditions for new subscribers.
Boost for Polish IPTV
The Polish alternative carrier Telefonia Dialog is making huge improvements to its IPTV service DIALOGmedia.
Finland to host frequency conference
Helsinki is hosting a conference this week on the usage of the 790-862 Mhz frequency band in the Baltic region.
Romania gears up for HD
Romania is likely to see an explosion of HD channel launches later this year.
Major Russian ad deal beckons
The leading Russian broadcaster Channel One is likely to extend its contract with Video International (VI), the country’s largest ad sales house.
CT extends digital reach
The transition to digital broadcasting is gathering momentum in the Czech Republic.