FIFA is reconsidering plans to video the next World Cup in the 3D format; it follows the decision by the US sports broadcaster ESPN to close its own 3D channel […]
Netflix comes to the Netherlands
It’s official – Netflix has announced it will be launching in the Netherlands before the end of the year.
Satellite DTH revenues to overtake cable TV
Based on forecasts for 97 countries, global pay TV revenues [subscription fees and on-demand movies and TV episodes] will climb to $203 billion in 2018, up by $19 billion on […]
Twelve piracy pay TV arrests in Greece and Cyprus
Twelve new arrests and seventeen sentences for piracy of pay TV signal in Greece and Cyprus.
EBU condemns Greek threats
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has strongly condemned the Greek government’s threats of legal action against satellite operators that transmit the public broadcaster ERT’s signal over Europe and Asia.
Romain Bausch to step down
SES president and CEO Romain Bausch has informed the company’s board of directors that he plans to step down from his position at the next shareholder AGM, due to take […]
Murdoch eyes Prisa TV
News Corporation is looking to enter the Spanish pay-TV market through a stake in Canal+, the Prisa TV operation, previously branded as Digital+.
BARB to collect online data
BARB, the official source of TV viewing in the UK, is to collect census data for TV viewing through all computer devices, including tablets.
ESPN drops 3D, goes for 4K UltraHD
Due to limited viewer adoption of 3D services to the home, ESPN has announced it is discontinuing ESPN 3D at the end of the year.
Fox to launch Dutch FTA channel
Fox International Channels is set to launch a free-to-air channel in the Netherlands this summer. Fox will also beef up its premium sports offer.