Kabel Deutschland said it now has over 500,000 internet and telephony customers. This represents a sharp increase from the total of 421,000 at the end of March 2008.
NBC fronts $3.2bn Weather Channel purchase
NBC Universal has led a $3.2 billion (€2.01 billion) purchase of The Weather Channel as part of a consortium with venture capitalists Bain Capital and Blackstone.
Dutch digital homes reach 40%
Digital penetration in The Netherlands now stands at 40%, according to the latest research by Intomart/GfK for the SKO, the organisation for audience research of the combined broadcasters. One in […]
Barrandov TV sets launch date
The Czech digital channel Barrandov TV will make its debut on January 11, 2009, according to by Janka Vozárová, the general director of Barrandov Studios.
Broadband Montenegro signs rights deals
The national cable and MMDS operator Broadband Montenegro (BBM) has signed TV channel rights deals with the EBU, AQICOA and BG Media.
Canal+ Group signs Algerian IPTV deal
The Canal+ Group has signed an agreement with the Algerian EEPAD company to deliver a number of IPTV bouquets in the country. Viewers can choose between various packages ranging from […]
Belgacom TV adds for new HD channels
Belgacom TV has added four new channels to its HD offer. The IPTV service now offers a total of 13 HD services including VRT Eén HD, Eursport HD, France 2 […]
Czech adult channel debuts
The Czech Republic has launched its first adult channel.
BSkyB mulls Digital+ bid
BSkyB is considering a €2.5 billion offer for Digital+, the Spanish DTH platform, which is expected to be auctioned by new owners Prisa later this year. Digital+ had been previously […]
SmarDTV to be bundled with Italian Samsung TVs
SmarDTV has announced that all Samsung televisions sold in the Italian market will come bundled with the SmarCAM Italia and a Mediaset smart card.