US consumers want their internet TV, according to market research firm In-Stat. Already, 26% of respondents report viewing internet TV more than once per week. However, rather than a substitute […]
Eutelsat appoints Lisa Sanders Finas
Eutelsat Communications has appointed Lisa Sanders Finas as the Group’s director of investor relations, responsible for communication with the investment community, including financial analysts, institutional investors and retail shareholders.
ONO secures €200 million additional funding
The board of directors of Spanish cable operator ONO has approved providing funds worth €200 million from shareholders through a shareholder loan as part of a refinancing plan for the […]
Aster offers faster web access
The Polish cable operator Aster has introduced two new internet packages offering access speeds of up to 120 Mbps.
PrimaCom looking for fresh investors
German cable operator PrimaCom is looking for fresh money as its owner, Luxembourg based investment firm Escaline, is in heavy debt. According to German press reports, both Versatel and Unitymedia […]
Kabel Deutschland IPO on March 22
Germany’s biggest cabler Kabel Deutschland KDG plans to raise about €700 million in an initial public offering scheduled on March 22, according to a prospectus that has just been published.
Russian switchover in progress
DVB World 2010 – Lisbon: Russia’s four-stage plan to switch to all digital broadcasting is well underway, with new regional networks currently being deployed in Kursk, Moscow and region, St. […]
UPC reveals Romanian strategy
UPC Romania plans to invest €30 million on its infrastructure this year rather than expand its network.
INEA launches multiroom service
The Polish cable operator INEA has begun to offer a multiroom service as of today (March 8).
German TV Platform plans ASO roadmap
The Working Group AG Digitalisation of the German TV Platform has published a roadmap for analogue switch-over on satellite and cable.