The German consumer union Verbraucherzentrale Bundesverband e.V. opposes proprietary middleware as they are now implemented by cable operators in the country. Speaking to the online publication Digital Fernsehen, spokesperson Michael […]
Numericable adds Ushuaia HD
The French cable operator Numéricable has added Ushuaia HD to its line-up of HD channels. It is available as part of the Premium package.
Toya introduces Zappware’s VOD suite
Zappware, the Belgian provider of interactive digital TV applications, has announced it has signed a deal with Toya, Poland’s fifth largest cable operator, to deliver a range of Video-On-Demand (VOD) […]
Large Ziggo DOCSIS 3.0 order for Arris
Dutch cable operator Ziggo has placed a large initial order for the Arris Touchstone TM702 series of DOCSIS 3.0 E-MTAs. Ziggo will use the in-home devices to market much faster […]
Belgian consumer union critical of digital TV
The Belgian consumer organisation Test-Aankoop has expressed disappointment at the country’s digital TV proposition, saying it offers too few benefits. The club says there is a lack of competition and […]
Cablecom ups internet speed
Cablecom is launching two new internet packages for customers on the Swiss network. The Liberty Global-owned operator claims to be the first Swiss telecommunications provider to offer higher bandwidths while […]
Family7 gains digital Ziggo carriage
The Dutch religious channel Family7 has secured digital basic carriage on the Ziggo network. It will be distributed by the cabler from February 1.
Teleste buys German cable trio
Three German cable service companies have been acquired by the services division of Teleste Corporation in deals totalling €8.7 million. MKS companies, Young-Net GmbH and Antel GmbH specialise in the […]
Jackson returns to front Virgin 50 Mbps campaign
Virgin Media has returned to Hollywood star Samuel L Jackson to promote its 50 Mbps broadband service.
KabelBW completes network upgrade
The German cable operator KabelBW says it has completed its network upgrade with the addition of the town of Schramberg in the Black Forest. The upgrade is part of the […]