STV has confirmed it will launch a high definition service in time for the World Cup, however the channel will initially only be available on DTT and cable platforms.
Portugal firm on ASO
Portugal Telecom has said DTT services will reach the whole of the country by the end of the year. Currently 80% are within reach of a DTT signal.
US cricket push for Willow TV
Online cricket specialist Willow TV has announced a new initiative in its continued efforts to bring widespread exposure to the sport of cricket in North America.
Hungarian digital penetration nears 50%
Hungary had 1.178 million digital TV subscribers at the end of February, according to data published by the country’s National Communications Council (NHH).
UK tech firms win Queen’s Award for Enterprise
Pace, S&T and Latens UK are all to receive The Queen’s Award for Enterprise for their achievements in international trade.
Russia eyes satellite-delivered 3D TV
Future Russian direct broadcasting satellites will set a priority on the delivery of HD and 3D TV services.
Astra confirms 3D demo channel launch
SES Astra has officially announced the launch of its new 3D demo channel, as exclusively revealed last month by Broadband TV News.
CS Link ownership changes
GES Media Asset has sold its stake in the pre-pay Czech satellite platform CS Link, which is controlled by Media Vision.
Tricolor adds more sport
The Russian DTH platform Tricolor TV and its sister service Tricolor TV Sibir (Siberia) have added the sports channel Nash Futbol to their programme line-ups.
25 million US homes watch long form online
US research firm Parks Associates has found that over 25 million U.S. broadband households regularly watch full-length TV shows online.