SOCOFE, the investment fund controlled by Walloon municipalities, has decided to excercise warrants that allow it to retain its equity level in BeTV, the former Canal+ Belgium, at 16.9%. The […]
UK cable signs for Sky channels
The perception may be that Virgin Media is the UK’s only cable operator – but there are three cablenets of significant size – and BSkyB has just concluded new carriage […]
UPC starts Slovak digital trial
Slovakia’s leading cable operator UPC is reported to have started a digital TV trial in the capital, Bratislava. It is offering viewers the two national public channels STV1 and STV2, […]
Bavaria to abolish cable tax
The German state of Bavaria is planning to abolish the special state tax on cable households. Until now, cable subscribers have paid a monthly surcharge of €0.45, which is used […]
BSkyB: Virgin legal arguments do not fit
BSkyB has issued a strong rebuttal against Virgin Media’s High Court action over the carriage of Sky’s basic channels. The broadcaster filed its defence with the High Court on July […]
£11.5bn price tag on Virgin Media
Virgin Media has appointed Goldman Sachs to seek out possible buyers after an approach from private equity company Carlyle Group. The search is said to be in its early stages, […]
HD and digital tier on Brussels cable
The Brussels cable operator Coditel has launched an HD tier consisting of National Geographic, Arte and LuxeTV. The Altice subsidiary has also expanded its digital line-up, adding 18 new channels. […]
Possible end to Hungarian cable dispute
Talks aimed at ending what could be a hugely damaging dispute for the Hungarian cable industry will get under way next week. According to Ferenc Kéry, the president of the […]
October launch for Swiss cable HD
Cablecom has announced plans to launch HD services starting on October 1. The Swiss cable operator said there would be an initial three-channel package comprising the German channels Sat.1 HD […]
Liberty increases Telenet stake
Liberty Global is taking its stake in Telenet Group Holding NV from 31.32% to 49.70%. The shares are being acquired from existing shareholders by Belgian Cable Investors affiliate, LGI Ventures […]