The CEPT’s Electronic Communications Committee has finalised its report into the future of the UHF band. It’s one of the key documents for the European delegation at WRC-15.
Set-top box market hits $4.8 billion
Set-top box market hits $4.8 billion 2Q14, but the market is seeing “mixed signals”, according to Infonetics Research.
France Télévisions launches kids VOD platform
Public broadcaster France Télévisions is launching Ludo, a kids VOD platform for six to ten years olds.
900 jobs to go after Ziggo merger
Around 20% of the combined workforce of Ziggo and UPC Nederland is set to lose their jobs after the planned merger of the two opertors.
CBS All Access launches OTT live and on-demand service
CBS is the first of the national US networks to offer a TV Everywhwere service with live and on-demand programming.
Netflix wobbles in US, but international bouyant
Netflix growth in international markets continues unabated amid signs of a slowdown in the United States.
MTG considering Raduga TV sale
Modern Times Group (MTG) may sell its stake in the DTH platform Raduga TV now that President Putin has signed off controversial legislation limiting foreign ownership in Russian media companies […]
Connected TV and Sky Store lead for BSkyB
BSkyB’s connected TV platform is now available in over six million homes.
WDR and Media Broadcast to launch DVB-T2/HEVC trial in Cologne
WDR, the affiliate of German public broadcaster ARD for federal state North-Rhine Westphalia, and transmitter network operator Media Broadcast prepare a joint trial to test the new digital terrestrial transmission […]
Netflix introduces higher 4K UltraHD pricing
Netflix has raised the price for access to its 4K UltraHD content to €11.99 (in the US $11.99) citing higher acquisition costs.