Ireland’s communications minister Eamon Ryan has confirmed the launch of the so-called Diaspora TV by St Patrick’s Day next year. As the Irish around the world celebrate their patron saint, […]
Mobile TV for Poland
Poland should see the launch of mobile TV services later this year, according to Anna Strezynska, the president of the country’s Office of Electronic Communications (UKE).
Fox and Nat Geo consolidate
Fox International Channels Poland has consolidated its activities with National Geographic in Central and Eastern Europe.
Kudelski buys French smart card outfit
Kudelski Group has acquired the French smart card provider EDSI.
Kartellamt okays Orion acquisition by KDG
The German competition authority Bundeskartellamt has approved the acquisition of some of the Orion cable networks by Kabel Deutschland KDG. The deal will bring 1.2 million households into the KDG […]
Ofcom grants Freesat EPG licence
Free-to-air platform Freesat has received a TLCS licence from the UK regulator Ofcom. The licence, granted to Freesat (UK) Limited, is required to operate the platform’s electronic programme guide.
Fox Germany to launch on Unitymedia nets
Fox Germany will officially launch on May 19 on the Arensat DTH platform and Unitymedia cable networks in Nordrhine-Westphalia and Hesse. Last week, the Berlin-Brandenburg media authority issued the broadcaster […]
Filmflex sale rescues Seachange
SeaChange International moved back into the black in the fourth quarter after the VOD hardware and software provider received a $12.6 million gain on the sale of its interest in […]
Arsenal signs Virgin
Arsenal TV is to join the Virgin Media cable line-up, three months after the North London-based club made its debut on Sky Digital.
DT buys into Greece’s OTE
Deutsche Telekom is to buy a 19.9% stake in the incumbent Greek telco OTE from Marfin Investment Group (MIG) for around €2.5 billion.