Ofcom has published the findings of an Ipsos MORI survey conducted as part of its Market Impact Assessment of the BBC’s proposed on demand services. The survey shows the complexities […]
Cisco moniker to replace Scientific-Atlanta name
The Scientific-Atlanta name is to be phased out over the next 12 months. Senior management have taken the decision to initially use the Cisco name on IPTV receivers, but this […]
History Channel returns to Scandinavia
The History Channel launches today (February 1) on the Canal Digital DTH satellite package for viewers in Norway, Sweden, Denmark & Finland. The channel is being launched by The History […]
BCI advertises Cork licence
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland has advertised for expressions of interest in a new community television licence for Cork City and County. Advertisements have been placed in the national press. […]
Going legal in Russia
The Russian Lawyers’ Association has announced plans to launch a thematic channel dedicated to legal matters. The first such service in the country, Law TV is likely to be initially […]
Apple video sales come to Europe
Apple is to launch its online video sales business in Europe, some 15 months after the US debut of the store. Confirmation came from the seemingly unlikely source of the […]
UPC Hungary revamps chello
UPC has announced a major upgrade of its cable Internet service in Hungary. As from this March the 200,000 subscribers to chello will be offered a total of four packages […]
BBC Trust approves iPlayer
The BBC Trust has given its provisional backing to the Corporation’s on demand television services. Included are the seven-day catch up service, on cable and IPTV, and the Internet-delivered iPlayer. […]
HBO Comedy goes East
HBO Comedy will make its debut in Central and Eastern Europe on February 1 when it launches on the Cyfra+ DTH platform in Poland. The service, which will be broadcast […]
Sky: Highest customer growth in 6 years
BSkyB has announced subscriber growth of 432,000 in the second quarter, the highest figure in six years. An additional 183,000 net new customers were added bringing total DTH subscriber numbers […]