Portugal Telecom says its IPTV offer Meo is proving decisive in reducing churn and attracting new voice and data customers. Figures published as part of the communications company’s third quarter […]
Compact growth for DStv
MultiChoice says its Compact Bouquet is behind its “phenomenal growth” over the past three years.
Dutch operators report slow HD take-up
Dutch cable and DTH operators are reporting a slow take-up of HD subscriptions. Based on figures presented by Ziggo and Canal Digitaal, Broadband TV News now estimates the total number […]
Irish freesat shuts website
Sat4Free, the satellite marketing concept developed by Irish Power Products in association with British consumer electronics distributor Alba, has shut down its website just a week after its launch claiming […]
Globecast signs CCTV-F, MTV HD deals
The Chinese broadcaster CCTV has chosen GlobeCast for its distribution of its French language channel CCTV-F to the European market.
Cyfrowy Polsat goes on the offensive
The Polish DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat has introduced two major promotions, giving subscribers up to 12 months of programming free of charge.
Football scores increase Sky Italia income
Sky Italia has reported first quarter operating income of $165 million (€127.6 million) as the DTH operation benefitted from its expanded football portfolio.
SES Astra reports successful 1M launch
SES-Astra has announced that its new Astra 1M satellite has been successfully launched into orbit. ASTRA 1M roared into space onboard a Proton Breeze M launch vehicle from the Baikonur […]
RTBF set to change Astra for Hot Bird
The Belgian public service broadcaster RTBF is set to leave Astra for Hot Bird, according to the French industry newsletter TeleSatellite. Broadcasting since November 2001 on Astra at 19.2 degrees […]
Five joins Freesat
Five is to take its place on the Freesat DTH platform from November 18. It follows the expiry of its contract with BSkyB that had meant its signal was previously […]