Broadcom’s cable modem silicon has been granted certification by the boards representing both EuroDOCSIS 3.0 and DOCSIS 3.0, the first silicon provider to be deemed compliant by both European and […]
Stream TV grows in southern Russia
Comstar-UTS’s pay-TV subscriber base is growing rapidly in the southern Russian city of Astrakan.
DSF “surprised” by Cablecom removal
The German sports channel DSF is “surprised” by its forthcoming removal by Switzerland’s largest cable operator Cablecom on July 1 to make room for the Swiss sports channel Schweizer Sportfernsehens […]
Hungarian telcos under spotlight
Hungary’s National Communications Council (NHH) is to launch an enquiry into the fixed term contracts offered by the incumbent telco Magyar Telekom and alternative carrier Invitel.
TSI Broadcast sold to WRN
The Playout and facilities house TSI Broadcast has been sold to WRN Ltd, marking the end of a two-year period following the rescue of the company by director Nick Doff.
NHK World launches on Freesat
NHK World TV, the English-language news and information channel from the Japanese public broadcaster NHK, has joined Freesat’s lineup.
MPEG Industry Forum to expand its activities
Speaking at the MPEGIF Master Class entitled “The New World of Digital Television” at NAB 2009 in Las Vegas, The MPEG Industry Forum (MPEGIF) has announced that it will expand […]
Boxer withdraws from Ireland DTT
The Swedish DTT player Boxer has withdrawn from the operation of the three Irish commercial multiplexes citing “difficulties in getting acceptable distribution on the network operator RTENL and the sharply […]
Platform n to post losses
The Polish DTH platform n is set to post losses of PLN742.7 million (€) for 2008, according to Satkurier.
SES-Astra and Yahsat start Middle East venture
SES Astra has entered into a partnership with the Arabic satellite operator Al Yah Satellite Communications Company (Yahsat) to create a new company operating under the YahLive brand.