The launch of the new Astra 1M satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is scheduled for October 31, 2008. The satellite will be launched on a Proton Breeze M […]
ESPN Classic goes PSP in UK, Ireland
ESPN Classic has announced an agreement to provide content for Go!View, the official PlayStation Portable VOD service in the UK and Republic of Ireland. As part of the deal, ESPN […]
Cyprus switchover in 2011
Cyprus aims to complete the digital switchover process by 2011, according to the country’s minister of communication and works Nikos Nikolaides and minister of interior Neoclis Sylikiotis.
Mobile TV income threatened by FTA services
The increasing availability of mobile handsets capable of receiving FTA analogue and digital terrestrial TV signals will adversely impact the prospects for dedicated mobile broadcast TV networks, according to a […]
Polish DVB-H tender nears
The long-awaited Polish mobile TV tender may finally be announced next week, according to Anna Strezynska, the president of the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE).
Italian judge rules against Sky STB policy
Sky Italy is not allowed to impose the use of its own satellite receivers to its subscribers, according to a ruling by a judge in Naples. This is the result […]
UPC widens Polish digital reach
UPC has extended the availability of its digital cable service in Poland.
Double Ariane launch for Eutelsat
Arianespace and Eutelsat Communications have confirmed the launch of Ariane 5 ECA that will put both the Hot Bird 9 and W2M satellites into orbit. Flight 186 is planned to […]
BelgacomTV launches red button voting
The Belgian IPTV provider Belgacom TV will launch red button voting this week for its viewers in the Dutch speaking part of Belgium. During The X Factor talent search show […]
Netvision-HOT deal opposed
Israel’s Anti-Trust Authority has officially notified Netvision that it is opposed to the company’s proposed acquisition of the stake in HOT Cable Systems currently held by Bank Leumi.