A new Christian lifestyle channel named Joy Christian Television Network will be launched as a FTA service on March 29. In air for 24 hours daily, it is an initiative […]
Sky reopens HD queue
BSkyB is exploring plans to reopen its EPG launch queue to channels broadcasting in the HD format. The satcaster has informed broadcasters using the Sky Digital platform of proposals that […]
Premiere records largest ever loss
News Corp’s ambitions to get Premiere back on track took a knock back Monday after company losses increased fourfold.
Eutelsat moves Kabelkiosk to new satellite
Eutelsat will move the KabelKiosk headend-in-the-sky from 8 degrees West to the new position at 9 degrees East. The operator will simulcast the bouquet for a period of three months […]
Cyfrowy Polsat goes on the offensive
The Polish DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat is making its offer available free of charge for a period of up to six months.
Hot Bird 10 backs up fleet
Eutelsat’s latest addition to its fleet has been successfully launched by an Ariane 5 rocket from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana. Hot Bird 10 was accompanied on its […]
SES holds steady on €625.1m profit
SES held revenues and profit in its 20th year of satellite services over Europe. The company reported recurring EBITDA of €1,136.4 million, 4.8% up on 2007, and an operating profit […]
Solid Q4 at Viasat Broadcasting
Viasat Broadcasting produced solid growth in the fourth quarter as increasing APRU in the Nordic region combined with a rapid development in the emerging markets of Central and East Europe.
Romanian DTH costs rise
The services offered by all of Romania’s five DTH platforms are more expensive to receive now then they were 12-18 months.
Cable internet connects Canal Digital
Investment in Norway’s cable infrastructure contributed towards a 14% increase in fourth quarter revenues at Telenor Broadcast. The division reported NOK2,160 million in revenue on EBITDA of NOK389m.