The French version of the Chinese international channel CCTV has started free-to-air broadcasts on the Astra satellite at 19 degrees East. CCTV-F originates from China Central Television and also has […]
UPC 14 million VOD streams in H1 2008
UPC’s Dutch digital TV customers generated more than 14 million Video On Demand (VOD) streams in the first half of 2008. The service is now used by over 40% of […]
High tech video apps essential for cable
CTAM EUROSUMMIT ’08 – BERLIN. Belgian cable operator Telenet is faced with a very strong opponent, the IPTV service from Belgacom, but still manages to make advanced services such as […]
Commissioner Reding meets Cable Europe delegation
Viviane Reding, EU Commissioner for Information Society and Media, has met with a group of senior executives from the European cable industry. The meeting, which took place in Brussels yesterday […]
Channel brands need to find identity
CTAM EUROSUMMIT ’08 – BERLIN. Channels should have a clear vision of what they stand for, according to Nick Sunderland, strategy director, Heavenly. In a session on brand strategy at […]
Cable can be centre of Disney strategy
CTAM EUROSUMMIT ’08 – BERLIN. Disney Media Networks’ President of Global Distribution Benjamin Pyne has laid out how cable has become the centre of the company’s cross-platform strategy.
Czech IPTV platform boosts offer
The Czech IPTV platform Netbox has received permission from the country’s Radio and TV Council (RRTV) to add eight channels to its programme line-up.
Pre-pay DTH for Poland
Poland’s DTH market is about to be shaken up by a new pre-paid service.
CTAM growing European mission
CTAM EUROSUMMIT ’08 – BERLIN. CTAM Europe has succeeded in extending its geographical footprint, adding new members in Germany, Spain and Eastern Europe. On the eve of the organisation’s annual […]
EC: No time to waste after digital dividend release
The European Parliament has backed a report calling on member states to co-ordinate the use of the so-called digital dividend at EU level. The report drawn up by Italian MEP […]