Ericsson and Polkomtel have successfully carried out the first test of LTE Broadcast technology in Poland.
Russian companies feel the squeeze
The capitalisation of public telcos and media companies in Russia has fallen significantly in the last two years.
Poland launches local DTT contest
Poland’s Office of Electronic Communications (UKE) has announced a tender for frequencies on five local DTT multiplexes that will serve the west and south west of the country.
Multimedia gains digital TV customers
The Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska ended the second quarter with 353,000 subscribers to its digital TV services, or 9,000 more than three months earlier.
Sony makes key Russian appointment
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) has appointed Vadim Sokolovsky as MD for SPT Productions Russia and Lean-M Productions.
Trace widens reach in SE Europe
Trace Sport Stars has made its debut in South Eastern Europe following an agreement between its operator, Trace, and United Group.
Inea makes acquisition
The Polish cable operator Inea has become the majority shareholder in WSS, a company building a NGA network in the Wielkopolska voivodship in western Poland.
Sanctions hit Russian satellite industry
US sanctions are having a direct impact on the Russian satellite industry, according to Igor Kot, the deputy general director for marketing and business planning at Gazprom Space Systems (GKS).
ER Telecom continues to improve
The Russian cable operator ER Telecom maintained its recent improved financial performance in the first of the year, posting a net profit of R1,578 million (€32.8 million).
Digital TV grows in Hungary
Almost 70% of Hungarian pay-TV homes now opt for digital services.