CABLE CONGRESS – AMSTERDAM. Broadband Internet remains a vital part of the cable operator’s armoury. According to Duco Sickinghe, CEO of Belgium’s Telenet, Internet is by far the most important […]
Czech T-Mobile eyes mobile TV
The Czech mobile operator T-Mobile is reported to be planning to apply for a change in its licence so that it can offer mobile TV services. The company undertook a […]
Ukrtelecom privatisation draws nearer
According to local reports, the incumbent Ukrainian telco Ukrtelecom is attracting the interest of Russia’s Sistema. Following a law passed on January 11 that lifted the ban on the privatisation […]
Cable can learn from Google
CABLE CONGRESS – AMSTERDAM. Should traditional parties such as cable companies and commercial broadcasters are afraid of newcomers such as Google? On the contrary was the message of Vincent Dureau, […]
Russian HD takes off
CSTB – MOSCOW. Viewers in Russia can expect to be offered at least six HD channels by this autumn. Earlier this week the DTH platform NTV-Plus announced at CSTB in […]
Sistema prepares for mobile TV
CSTB – MOSCOW. Russia’s Sistema Mass Media has outlined its plans for a mobile TV service. Speaking exclusively to Broadband TV News, the company’s MD Michael Dounaev said it is […]
Polsat targets business channel
The Polish national commercial broadcaster Polsat is about to buy the business channel TV Biznes. Negotiations on the acquisition, valued at between PLN20-25 million (Euro5.2-6.5 million) have been in progress […]
Cable Europe seeks regulatory harmony
CABLE CONGRESS – AMSTERDAM. Certain European member states still believe their markets are different and require special legislation. That’s the view of Cable Europe vice president Manuel Kohnstamm, addressing a […]
European cable sector reports double digit growth
CABLE CONGRESS – AMSTERDAM. The European Cable Communications Association, Cable Europe, has reported a 53% increase in digital cable penetration. In his opening statement to the Cable Congress, Manuel Cubero, […]
Freeview: two million Christmas sales
Freeview has reported fourth quarter sales of two million. The UK DTT platform saw strong sales across the board with sales of digital video recorders doubling year on year. The […]