Setanta Sports is looking to recommence broadcasting to the UK after the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland agreed two new satellite licences.
BBC promises Canvas co-operation
The BBC Executive has pledged to work more closely with the industry, particularly the DTG, on the development of Project Canvas. It follows widespread criticism of the lack of openness […]
Arqiva buys Kangaroo technology
Arqiva has confirmed plans to launch a new VOD service, the basis of which will be the VOD technology left in limbo by Project Kangaroo.
TivùSat decoders revealed
TivùSat has given details of the receiver-decoders that will be required to receive the Italian free-to-view platform at launch on July 31.
RTL launches HD channels, VOD on UPC
Two of the four Dutch RTL channels will be available on UPC nets in an HD simulcast from October onwards.
Setanta EPG slots on the block
10.30 Update: Nine slots on the Sky Digital EPG are to be auctioned off after Setanta Sports administrator Deloitte appointed Canis Media to handle the process.
Romania unveils digital strategy
Romania’s Ministry of Communications has produced a strategic plan for the transition to digital broadcasting.
Polish media law vetoed
Polish president Lech Kaczynski has vetoed the country’s proposed new media law.
Italian regulator investigates RAI-Sky withdrawal
Agcom is to investigate whether the possibility of RAI pulling its channels from Sky Italia in favour of Tivù Sat would be in breach of the public broadcaster’s platform neutrality. […]
Norway keeps single DTT pay concession
Norges Televisjon (NTV) has said it is relieved that the ministry of culture and church affairs has agreed to vary the terms of its licence, reversing the requirement to hold […]