The Russian telco Teleset has launched a cable service on its fibre-optic network in the city of Kazan. Offering around 40 channels for $5 (€3.66) a month, compared to the […]
Jalipo adds CNN International
Jalipo, the online TV and video provider, today announced it would distribute CNN International’s 24-hour news and feature programming to its subscribers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The […]
BCE to launch Music Media channels
BCE (Broadcasting Center Europe) and Music Media Enterprises have announced the signing of a services supply agreement to launch Music Media’s 12 current and future thematic TV channels in order […]
MTV debuts in Ukraine
MTV has launched a localised service in Ukraine. According to reports, it began test transmissions earlier this month and is now operational. MTV Ukraine is backed by Horizon Capital’s Emerging […]
SevenOne Media Austria acquires Puls TV
SevenOne Media Austria, a wholly owned subsidiary of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG, has acquired the Austrian commercial broadcaster Puls TV after receiving permission for the takeover from the country’s competition authority. […]
Research: smaller players gain share of global STB market
The worldwide market for digital set-top boxes (STBs) experienced continued strong growth in 2006, with smaller Asian manufacturers advancing up the market share ladder. Traditional STB stalwarts still remain the […]
RTL Group reports EBITA of more than €500 million
The RTL Group has for the first time reported a half-year EBITA of more than €500 million, the actual figure being €515 million, up 7.7%. Despite the sale of the […]
Marketing boost for ASTRA2Connect
SES Astra has secured a new contract for the distribution of its high-speed internet product ASTRA2Connect. H3 Netservice will offer customers in Germany a choice of three packages. Customers will […]
Meheut: TV should pay for mobile carriage
TV channels and not mobile telephony companies should be responsible for the funding of mobile TV distribution. In an interview with Les Echos, Canal+ chief Bertrand Meheut said that TV […]
Telecom Italia sale hold up
Telefónica’s plans to buy an indirect stake of 23.6% in Telecom Italia are likely to be further delayed by the Brazilian telco regulator Anatel. According to several reports, Anatel is […]