PBLSat has renewed its contract on Eutelsat’s W2 satellite for a further three years.
Dutch regulator reinforces open access
Dutch telecoms regulator OPTA has reinforced its original decision to open up the nation’s five largest cable network for programme providers. The decision only applies to ‘new types of services.’
Belgian consumers protest against digital monopoly
The Belgian consumer organisation Test-Aankoop has launched a protest against what it calls the ‘digital monopoly’ of the cable and IPTV operators in the country. Viewers have little or no […]
Dutch court declares Tel Sell, LiveShop bankrupt
A Dutch court has declared the Dutch based home shopping networks Tel Sell and LiveShop bankrupt. Tel Sell was established in 1993 and specialised in the broadcast of infomercials by […]
Slowdown for Polish news channels
Data produced by AGB Nielsen Media Research shows that the two leading news-based channels in Poland saw their audience shares fall in December 2007.
Hungary continues DVB-H tests
The Hungarian transmission company Antenna Hungária and mobile companies T-Mobile Hungary and Vodafone Hungary are to conduct a DVB-H test employing a Nokia Siemens Networks platform until the end of […]
Huawei secures Bulgarian deal
Huawei Technologies is to supply a WiMax solution to the Bulgarian alternative telco TransTelecom, allowing it to roll out a network in the country’s major cities including Sofia and Varna.
New head for Prima TV
Marek Singer is to become the new general director of the Czech national commercial station Prima TV, according to a local report.
Polish platforms face huge fines
The Polish DTH platforms Cyfrowy Polsat and Cyfra+ could be fined up to PLN132 million (€36.7 million) for uncompetitive behaviour.
Technical Emmys announced
Scientific-Atlanta, Tandberg Television, Tektronix, Thomson and CNN all prospered in the 59th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The National […]