Numericable’s takeover of mobile operator SFR has been given the green light from the French competition authority on the condition that it opens up its cable network to competitors.
Amazon’s Fire TV stick to challenge Google Chromecast
Amazon is introducing its Fire TV stick, claiming more power and superior performance compared to Google’s Chromecast.
Vodafone launches Ono VAT fraud probe
Vodafone has launched an investigation into possible tax irregularities at Spanish cablenet Ono prior to its acquisition by the British firm last spring.
Contracts keep Belgian DTT network on air
Contracts between Belgian operator Telenet and DTT broadcaster Norkring are keeping the DVB-T2 broadcasts on air – with no actual programmes being broadcast.
DTG Testing launches Ultra HD product zoo
DTG Testing has launched the world’s first Ultra HD product testing zoo with a 4K HDMI interoperability plugfest.
AMC buys into BBC America
AMC Networks has entered into a new and long-term partnership with BBC Worldwide. Under it, the company will acquire a 49.9% equity stake in the cable channel BBC America for […]
Wuaki.tv to launch in Germany in November
Video-on-demand (VOD) provider Wuaki.tv will launch in Germany on November 25, 2014 co-founder and COO Josep Mitjà told Broadband TV News at German media industry conference Medientage München 2014.
Liberty Global expands Horizon in Germany
Unitymedia Kabel BW, the German subsidiary of US media company Liberty Global, will deploy multimedia box Horizon to its cable customers in federal state Baden-Württemberg from November 3, 2014.
Forthnet-Multichoice merger signals takeover moves
Forthnet is to merge its pay-TV subsidiary Forthnet pay TV telecommunication services and holdings (FMH) and Multichoice Hellas. The move is being seen as a possible precursor to a takeover of […]
New tax burden for Magyar Telekom
Hungary plans to introduce a new tax next year aimed specifically at ISPs, according to Mihály Varga, the country’s National Economy Minister.