Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) will hold a tender for its second DTT multiplex (MUX B) in October and third (MUX C) three months later, according to Jasmin Musovic, director of radio monitoring, IT support and audience compliance, Communications Regulatory Agency (CRA).
NTV-Plus talks strategy
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. The Russian DTH Platform NTV-Plus is definitely interested in multiscreen and at some point will merge all its services into one system, according to Lev Petukhov, head of web projects development and maintenance department.
Levira reflects, looks to the future
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. Estonia’s Levira has played a key role in increasing the number of localised channels available in the country from 10 to 50 in the last five years.
Polish DTH platform n: the numbers
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. The Polish DTH platform n has enjoyed considerable success with its DVR product, while the take-up of its VOD service is still relatively low.
Trace gets involved in Russia
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. The brand and international media group Trace plans to develop subscription on demand (SVOD) services in Russia with a partner, according to Emmanuel Genin, VP, distribution and development.
Chello CE looks to the future
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. Chello Central Europe is hoping to secure more sports rights shortly, according to Levente Málnay, the company’s CEO.
Tricolor raises eyebrows
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. Russia’s leading DTH platform Tricolor TV, and indeed its satellite market in general, has no churn to speak of, according to Anna Soppova, PR Director, CJSC National Satellite Company (Tricolor TV).
CEE set to ride economic storm
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. Investment and ad market prospects in CEE remain generally good, and certainly much better than those in Western Europe, in these difficult economic times.
Eutelsat seals key Balkan deals
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. Eutelsat has entered into a partnership with the Bosnian company TEAM:MEDIA to launch what it describes as a DTH distribution bouquet serving the country.
Challenges and opportunities for CDNs
Digital TV in CEE – PRAGUE. IP traffic in Central and Eastern Europe is expected to triple from 2011-14, straining operator networks.