German pay TV operator Premiere said it now has 70,000 HD subscribers. During the first quarter of the year some 10,000 new customers subscribed to the service, which now offers […]
Eurovision final live on the web
The closing evening of the Eurovision Song Contest will be broadcast live on the web from Helsinki on May 12. Fans of the contest will have the chance to follow […]
Multimedia launches HD/digital services
More details have emerged about the introduction of HD services by the Polish MSO Multimedia Polska. Following the announcement by ADB that it is to supply the operator with HD […]
Multimedia/ADB sign HD box deal
AB has signed an agreement with Multimedia Polska under which it will supply the Polish cable operator with advanced ADB-5800C HD digital set-top boxes. Multimedia Polska ended last year with […]
Czech TV Nova prepares for HD
The UK-based company TSL has been selected by the Czech Republic’s TV Nova to provide systems integration for its new HD production and transmission facility in Prague. TSL has already […]
Minister unmoved on HD spectrum
Broadcasting minister Shaun Woodward has indicated there will be no special treatment for the terrestrial broadcasters seeking gifted capacity for HD transmissions. “We’ve got an Ofcom review looking at the […]
More US channels adopt HD
NCTA – LAS VEGAS. The History Channel and Starz will soon launch HD versions in the United States. History Channel HD will launch in September, when the 24-hour service will […]
Astra and Galaxy in orbit
An Ariane 5 ECA was thrust into space from Kourou, French Guiana at 29 minutes after midnight CET today (Saturday), carrying two satellites into orbit for SES and Intelsat. The […]
Swiss announce HD channel details
HD suisse is to be the name of the new nationwide Swiss HD channel to be launched before the end of the year by public broadcaster SRG SSR. For the […]
Tour de France rides HD wave
Public broadcaster France Télévisions is to cover the forthcoming Tour de France cycle race in high definition. The event will have its own dedicated channel and be distributed on cable, […]