The market push for UltraHD is expected to be led by three key regions of the globe, notably North America, Western Europe and East Asia, according to NSR.
YouTube launches on 3 million-strong Freesat
YouTube is to be placed within the programme guide of the free-to-air satellite broadcaster Freesat, the operator has announced.
Mobistar bets on Open Cable access
France Telecom’s Belgian subsidiary Mobistar is betting on open access to the country’s cable networks to offer TV services.
KPN goes snowballing in Belgium
KPN Group’s Belgium subsidiary Base has today launched Snow, a new brand with which the company aims to carve out a position as a challenger in the triple play market.
HBO goes live in Denmark
HBO Nordic has launched its service in the Danish market over the IPTV service Telia TV.
Arabsat acquires majority in Hellas Sat
Arabsat has signed an agreement with the Hellenic Telecommunication Organization (OTE) for the acquisition of its 99.05% equity participation in Hellas Sat Consortium (Hellas Sat).
IPTV gains worldwide market share
Globally, IPTV is gaining market share year-over-year while the rest of the pay-TV platforms are slowly contracting, according to ABI Research.
Samsung to connect to Belgacom TV
Belgacom TV is likely to be the second IPTV provider to directly connect with its customers using the Samsung Smart TV solution.
Liberty Global to establish UK base after $23.3bn Virgin takeover
Liberty Global is to create a new UK plc as part of its $23.3billion (€17.23 billion) acquisition of Virgin Media.
Dutch digital homes reach 76%
Dutch homes are becoming increasingly digital, according to the latest Media Standard Survey 2012 (MSS), carried out by TNS-NIPO among 6,190 households.