The alternative telco Tele2 is reported to have increased its stake in Tele2 Croatia from 51% to 93% following a recapitalisation. At the same time, the Croatian private equity fund […]
Anacom releases bundle figures
Data produced by the Portuguese regulator Anacom indicates that there were a total of 503,894 homes in the country receiving double or triple play services at the beginning of July […]
CME signals Czech expansion
CME will launch a new film channel named Nova Cinema in the Czech Republic this December. Local reports say the US investment company is currently engaged in talks to secure […]
TV Puls prepares for re-launch
The News Corp-backed Polish regional station TV Puls will be re-launched in October 28, according to local reports. It will also no longer be using Polsat Media to sell its […]
German and Mandarin planned by France 24
France 24 is looking at introducing both a German and a Mandarin stream by 2010. The international news channel already has plans for a Spanish language version. Speaking in Berlin, […]
ODG launches managed VOD service
On Demand Group (ODG) has unveiled a range of branded VOD services for cable and IPTV operators. The content brands cover genres including movies, mainstream TV, kids, music videos, leisure […]
Voom HD in Virgin 50mbps trial
Voom HD is to be carried over Virgin Media’s broadband network as part of the cablenet’s trial of a 50 Mbps cable service. The deal was brokered by channel distributor […]
Rahier: IPTV to grow faster than most people think
BBWF – BERLIN. “The number of IPTV subscribers will grow faster than most people think,” said Michel Rahier, president of Alcatel-Lucent’s carrier business group, during a press briefing at the […]
DigiTV owner opts for IPO
The Romanian MSO RCS/RDS has announced plans for an IPO in London. It will see the company dispose of 15% of its shares, with a view to raising some $500 […]
Intelsat buys into Thor
Intelsat has bought 10 transponders on Telenor’s Thor 6 satellite, which is to be launched in the second quarter of 2009. According to the satellite operator, it has acquired the […]