Eutelsat has successfully launched its W2A satellite from the Baikonur cosmodrome.
Belarus removes Russian channels
Belarus has taken off five Russian TV channels from its cable networks.
CableLabs publishes Tru2Way source code
Denver based CableLabs has announced that it will release a source code reference implementation of its tru2way specifications. The organisation hopes this will speed up adaption of the interactive standard.
Canal plans analogue switch-off
The French pay-TV group Canal+ is now only selling digital subscriptions, and subscribers to its analogue terrestrial service will receive an offer to switch.
Advertising models fail international test
THE CABLE SHOW – WASHINGTON DC. US cable relies on local ads as a significant source of revenue. But while recent trials of product placement may work in the domestic […]
Europe takes breakfast with US cable
THE CABLE SHOW – WASHINGTON DC. Common issues such as the deployment of high speed internet and the need to compete with over the top internet TV emerged at a […]
July launch for Algerian DTT
The Algerian transmitter company TDA is set to launch the country’s first digital terrestrial television broadcasts in July.
Canal Digitaal launches rental model
The Dutch DTH platform Canal Digitaal has launched a rental model on the market in order to speed up take-up of its HD services.
Romanian market “irrational”
Jack Mikaloff, the head of UPC in Romania, has described competition in the country’s telecom market as irrational.
Private signs Twistbox deal
The adult entertainment company Private Media and Twistbox Entertainment have announced a new agreement.