The Czech Telecom Office (CTU) is in principal against putting back the analogue switch off date to 2012, according to its president, Pavel Dvorak.
Polish Aster under investigation
The Polish cable operator Aster has been accused of undercutting a much smaller rival named Spray in Warsaw, the country’s most lucrative market.
Nokia secures Albtelecom contract
The incumbent Albanian telco Albtelecom has chosen Nokia Siemens Networks to develop a NGN to offer broadband services to its subscribers.
Euro 2008 Polish rights dispute
A battle over the TV rights to Euro 2008 has broken out between TVP and Polsat, Poland’s two leading broadcasters.
Orange eyes up UPC Romania
Orange has said it may take over UPC’s operations in Romania.
Mobile TV for Poland
Poland should see the launch of mobile TV services later this year, according to Anna Strezynska, the president of the country’s Office of Electronic Communications (UKE).
Fox and Nat Geo consolidate
Fox International Channels Poland has consolidated its activities with National Geographic in Central and Eastern Europe.
STV Sport name clarified
The confusion surrounding the name of the Slovak public broadcaster’s third channel has finally been resolved.
New Czech sports channel
The Czech Broadcasting Council (RRTV) has licensed a new satellite delivered channel named Sport 5.
EU raises NetCity doubts
Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Info Society and Media, has expressed concerns about the NetCity project while on a visit to the Romanian capital, Bucharest.