The M7 Group has leased two additional transponders on Astra 23.5 degrees East. The newly contracted capacity will be used for the further extension of the HD line-up of CanalDigitaal, […]
MTG snaps up Russian DTH satellite platform
Sweden’s MTG has moved into the Russian DTH market by acquiring a 50% stake in Raduga Holdings from Continental Media for an undisclosed cash fee.
Sky Deutschland launches Sky+ VOD
The German pay-TV operator Sky has announced it will introduce its push-VOD service Sky+ sometime later this year.
Belgium completes analogue switchover
All French language analogue terrestrial RTBF television transmitters will be taken off the air on March 1, completing the switch-off.
Telespazio and RAI renew Eutelsat contracts
Italy’s Telespazio has renewed leases on two satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications for professional video contribution services and the outside broadcast purposes of RAI, the country’s national public broadcaster.
Latvia launches pay DTT
The Latvian incumbent telco Lattelecom has introduce a pre-pay DTT offer to viewers living within a 70km radius of the capital Riga.
Dreampark outlines expansion plans
Swedish middleware provider Dreampark has said it plans to expand its workforce by 30% over the next 12 months.
BBC Entertainment widens Polish reach
The Polish cable operator Aster will add BBC Entertainment to its BasicPLUS package on February 10.
Court to rule on Eutelsat dispute
The Paris Commercial Court is set to render a verdict this Monday, February 8, in a dispute between a Georgian TV station and satellite operator Eutelsat.
Polish on demand market hots up
A leading provider of on demand services in Poland has changed its strategy in a move to fend off competition from rivals including the national commercial broadcaster Polsat.