The Ukrainian incumbent telco Ukrtelekom has finally launched an IPTV service.
Orca secures Bulgarian IPTV deal
Bulgaria’s Vestitel is to employ Orca Interactive’s RIGHTv middleware platform for its IPTV operation.
Comstar-UTS to cable Sochi
Russia’s Comstar-UTS has announced plans to offer commercial triple play services in the city of Sochi.
Verimatrix expands in Russia
IPTV WORLD FORUM 2009 – LONDON. Verimatrix has signed deals with the Russian IPTV providers Iskratelecom, Tattelcom and Bashinformsvyaz.
CEE in broadband slow lane
An East-West divide still exists in the penetration of broadband services in Europe, though the gap is narrowing.
Romania eyes DTT subsidies
Romania is prepared to allocate around €146 million in subsidies to ensure the transition to digital broadcasting passes off smoothly.
New Russia director for NBC Universal
Merab Gabuniya has been appointed MD Russia, NBC Universal Global Networks.
Widevine enters Bulgarian IPTV market
The Bulgarian telco Vestitel has opted for Widevine Cypher content protection for its hosted IPTV service, which is provided to and rebranded by, regional operators throughout the country.
Sky Link to boost HD offer
The Czech/Slovak pre-pay DTH platform Sky Link will add a total of seven new channels to its offer from the beginning of April.
iTV secures Polish DVB-H carriage
The channel-line of Poland’s soon-to-be-launch mobile TV service is starting to take shape.