German cable operator association Deutsche Netzmarketing (DNMG) is stepping up the pressure on public broadcaster ARD in the dispute over payments for cable distribution after reaching a settlement with ZDF.
Polish cable criticises “radical interference”
The Polish Chamber of Electronic Communications (PIKE) has issued an open letter condemning what it calls radical state interference in the country’s television market.
ZDF and DNMG settle cable carriage fee dispute
German public broadcaster ZDF and cable operator association Deutsche Netzmarketing (DNMG) have settled their dispute over carriage fees and concluded a long-term agreement on the cable distribution of ZDF’s services.
Pressure mounts on Poland’s Vectra
The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has launched proceedings against the country’s leading cable operator Vectra for failing to comply with conditions it imposed for the acquisition […]
Hungarian regulator inks cable association deal
The Hungarian regulator NMHH and Hungarian Communications Association (MKSZ) have entered into an agreement “in order to more effectively support the development of the electronic communications profession and related activities, […]
RFT Kabel chooses IPTV solution from Ocilion
German cable operator RFT Kabel has opted for Ocilion’s white-label IPTV product.
“Market conditions” impact Serbia Broadband offer
Serbia Broadband (SBB) will drop TV Prva and TV B92 from its cable offer on October 28.
Hungarian cable associations to merge
Two Hungarian professional associations representing small and medium sized cable operators will merge within a matter months.
UPC Polska hit by heavy fine
Poland’s Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has fined UPC Polska PLN12.5 million (€2.57 million) for charging its subscribers excessive costs for terminating their contracts early.
Digi updates channel line-up
Romania’s RCS&RDS (Digi) has announced a re-organisation of the grid for the TV channels it distributes via cable.