Comstar UTS ended Q1 with 750,000 residential broadband internet subscribers in Moscow, of whom 134,000 received triple play services. Its regional residential broadband internet subscriber base meanwhile stood at 40,000, […]
Dutch authorities raid RNN7
Dutch tax authorities have closed down the operations of commercial broadcaster RNN7 and impounded all its technical facilities.
NBC Universal sheds Das Vierte
NBC Universal has said it has sold the German general entertainment channel Das Vierte to the Luxembourg based Mini Movie Channel International. The new owner is backed by Dmitri Lesnevski, […]
Belgacom bids for Interkabel networks
The Belgian incumbent Belgacom has put in a bid to take over the four cable networks belonging to the Interkabel consortium after the company failed in its action to thwart […]
Nolan leaves DTG
The Digital TV Group has confirmed the departure of Dermot Nolan as director-general of the organisation after just six months in the post.
EU drops Swedish DTT complaint
The European Commission has withdrawn the legal case against Sweden after the country agreed to amend the rules governing digital terrestrial television.
Pay-TV and broadband priorities for Portugal Telecom
Pay-TV and broadband internet are the seen as the main pillars of growth by Portugal Telecom. According to the PT’s strategic plan for 2008-2011, the number one priority is to […]
S4C takes Inuk stake
S4C is involved in a £9.5 million investment in Inuk Networks. The Welsh broadcaster is leading the investment with venture capital firm Wesley Clover. The transaction is being made through […]
New look for Euronews
Euronews has unveiled its new look brand identity. The concept put forward by FFL Paris encompasses a new logo, signature tune, on-air look, website and an advertising campaign with the […]
MTV fined for Ofcom code breach
MTV Europe has been reprimanded for not correctly observing the watershed. Regulator Ofcom has issued a £255,000 aggregate fine that covers separate offences by TMF, MTV UK and MTV Hits. […]