Next week BroadLogic Network Technologies will show the first digital cable set-top-box to put out a complete analog channel line-up reconstructed from a digital cable service. The analogue channels are […]
Versatel slowly grows Tele2 triple-play business
The Benelux broadband operator Versatel added 16,000 subscribers to its Dutch ADSL2+ delivered triple play service Tele2 Vision during the second quarter, taking the total to approximately 164,000. As of […]
BBC Trust looks at Gaelic channel
The BBC Trust is to launch a Public Value Test into the BBC’s plans to launch a Gaelic language digital TV service. The channel would be run by BBC Scotland […]
OTE to challenge ADSL ruling
The incumbent Greek telco OTE has said that it will mount a challenge in court against a fine of €27.25 million imposed last week by the Hellenic Telecommunication and Post […]
BSkyB buys Amstrad
BSkyB is to directly enter the set-top box business by acquiring Sir Alan Sugar’s Amstrad in a £125 million (€171m) deal. Sir Alan will himself net a £42.4 million windfall. […]
Solid Telefonica performance continues
Telefónica has posted an across-the-board growth figures for the 12th consecutive quarter, with its revenues (10.6%), OIBDA (21.9%), OI (45.9%) and net profit in Q2 all significantly higher than three […]
Malone mulls Virgin bid
US cable executive John Malone is considering entering the race to buy Virgin Media. In an interview with the Financial Times, the Liberty Global chairman said the company was currently […]
Polsat-Axel Springer set for talks
The proposed sale of a 25.1% stake in the Polish national commercial station Polsat to Axel Springer is back in the spotlight. Although the deal looked done and dusted at […]
Profit dips, but Sky numbers still high
BSkyB has announced its annual results for the year ending June 30, 2007. The DTH platform confirmed the data previously announced in the trading update earlier this month. Adding the […]
KDG increases revenues as losses widen
Kabel Deutschland (KDG) has increased its revenues by 8% to €1,093.2 million in the year ending March 31, 2007, but at the expense of losses which increased to €99.2 million […]