Russia’s Comstar-UTS has announced plans to offer commercial triple play services in the city of Sochi.
Verimatrix expands in Russia
IPTV WORLD FORUM 2009 – LONDON. Verimatrix has signed deals with the Russian IPTV providers Iskratelecom, Tattelcom and Bashinformsvyaz.
Telcos talk up multiscreen experience
IPTV WORLD FORUM 2009 – LONDON. Telcos are preparing to offer their subscribers a multiscreen experience, linking together the various devices that form their triple play package.
Romania eyes DTT subsidies
Romania is prepared to allocate around €146 million in subsidies to ensure the transition to digital broadcasting passes off smoothly.
Western Europe maintains IPTV lead
Western Europe ended 2008 with 10,388,000 IPTV subscribers, or 47.4% more than 12 months earlier, and remains by far the world’s largest IPTV market.
Sundance Channel debuts on Numericable
The Sundance Channel will make its European debut on the French cabler Numéricable.
Commission to pursue Open Cable
IPTV WORLD FORUM – LONDON. The European Commission is to forge ahead with plans to force all broadband network operators to open themselves up to third parties.
Canvas: not a standards play
IPTV WORLD FORUM – LONDON. The man charged with leading the free-to-air broadcasters charge into IPTV has said the approach of Canvas is to be audience focused and the BBC […]
Freebox continues to add channels
The French IPTV provider Free continues to add new channels to its Freebox, with the latest being the HD services Luxe TV HD, Arte HD and Melody Zen.
Widevine enters Bulgarian IPTV market
The Bulgarian telco Vestitel has opted for Widevine Cypher content protection for its hosted IPTV service, which is provided to and rebranded by, regional operators throughout the country.