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.
Change at the top for Magyar Telekom
György Simó, the COO of Magyar Telekom’s alternative businesses and corporate development business unit, is to step down from the position at the end of this month.
Verimatrix secures Slovenian IPTV deal
IPTV WORLD FORUM 2009 – LONDON. Telekom Slovenije has decided to use the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) for its SiOL TV IPTV service.
More IPTV for Russia
Russia’s second city St Petersburg is likely to have two new IPTV operations before the end of this month.
Croatian consolidation beckons
Croatia’s electronic communications sector may be heading for a period of consolidation, brought about by deteriorating market conditions.