Eutelsat Communications has filed a request for arbitration against fellow satellite operator SES with the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris.
UPC Cablecom to drop basic encryption
UPC Cablecom is describing its plan to drop separate charges for basic TV and 2 Mbps internet as the most far reaching change on the Swiss cable market since the […]
TV4 Play extends to live streaming
Sweden’s TV4 is to make all 11 channels in its portfolio available through its TV4 Play streaming service.
Poland to regulate VOD
The Polish parliament (Sejm) has adopted an amendment to the country’s Law on Radio and Television Broadcasting related to VOD services. It has now been passed to the Senate.
100,000 subs for OTE TV
Greek IPTV platform OTE TV has passed 100,000 subscribers with the operator saying the service is steadily gaining in viewer preference and trust.
Netflix makes Nordic debut
Streaming platform Netflix has launched in Sweden with Denmark, Finland, and Norway due to come online later this month.
Eutelsat and Arqiva pull Iranian channels off satellite
Arqiva and Eutelsat have jointly agreed to terminate broadcasts via Eutelsat’s Hot Bird satellites of channels belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). Ten TV channels in total […]
Tvinci secures $4.5m OTT investment
Over-the-top platform provider Tvinci has secured an additional $4.5 million (€3.48 million) in funding to invest in the development of its technology and expansion into new markets.
New DTT tender in Slovenia
Slovenia’s Post and Electronic Communications Agency (APEK) has called a tender for radio frequencies for national DVB-T broadcasting on what will be the country’s third DTT multiplex (Multiplex C).
Russia updates digital plans
Russia now expects to undertake the transition from analogue to digital broadcasting gradually between 2014-17. At the same time, it may postpone the transition from DVB-T to DVB-T2.