The UK free-to-air satellite platform Freesat doubled sales in the last quarter of 2008, securing 200,000 homes since in the eight months since its launch.
Stiff Cyfra+ fine confirmed
The Polish DTH platform Cyfra+ will have to pay a fine PLN7.3 million (€1.84 million) imposed by the country’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK).
DTH overtakes cable in Poland
Poland ended 2008 with more DTH than cable subscribers for the first time ever.
Polish DTH platforms surge
The ITI Group-backed Polish new generation DTH platform n ended 2008 with over 500,000 subscribers.
Orange signs Canal+ distribution deal
Following a carriage dispute lasting several months, Canal+ and Orange have now signed a multi-year agreement to enable Orange customers to receive channels from Canal+ and CanalSat, including the Foot+ […]
Record growth for Russia’s Tricolor
The Russian DTH platform Tricolor TV goes from strength to strength.
Platforma HD looks to SD
The Russian DTH platform Platforma HD is to significantly expand its programme offer.
More DTH for Russia
Russia will shortly have yet another DTH platform.
News Corp backs €525m Premiere debt restructure
News Corp is to guarantee two rights issues as part of a €525 million debt restructure of the German pay-TV platform Premiere.
Solaris gets Commission green light
The European Commission has confirmed Solaris Mobile as an ‘admissible candidate’ in the two-stage application process for the provision of mobile satellite services over Europe, the Dublin-based company has announced.