Two new reports by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) conclude that a 5G Broadcast system could be safely introduced alongside existing DTT in the contested UHF band, and that existing broadcast towers could be used to significantly enhance the coverage and minimise the cost of rollout of this new technology.
Insight TV channels launch on Xiaomi TVs and smartphones
Insight TV has partnered with TV and smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi to bring its free advertising-supported TV channels to Xiaomi TVs and mobile phones.
Africell adds Fix&Foxi to new mobile TV service
Fix&Foxi TV, the international children’s and family channel operated by German media company Your Family Entertainment, will be part of Africell’s upcoming mobile TV service.
Germany shines for Vodafone despite TV loss
Vodafone lost 75,000 TV subscribers in Germany in the quarter ended December 31, 2020.
SWR launches 5G Broadcast trial for in-car use in Germany
SWR, an affiliate of German public broadcaster ARD, and partners from the automotive and telecommunications industries have launched a 5G Broadcast trial for the distribution of audiovisual content to automobiles.
Rohde & Schwarz and Digita complete DVB-T2 upgrade in Finland, 5G Broadcast trial
German technology company Rohde & Schwarz has successfully completed the DVB-T2 terrestrial TV transmitter network upgrade across Finland.
Tele 5 launches TV app 5flix
German broadcaster Tele 5 has launched a new TV app: With 5flix, movies, series, original productions and other programmes can be watched online via smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and browsers.
UPC Polska expands Horizon Go
The Polish cable operator UPC Polska has expanded the capabilities of its Horizon Go platform.
Channel One teams up with MTS
Russia’s Channel One is to create a venture with the mobile operator MTS.
Deutsche Telekom to offer Disney+ for free for 6 months
Deutsche Telekom will be the exclusive distribution partner of Disney+ in Germany and offer the streaming service for free for six months to its customers.