US media company Viacom has commenced offering the German-language version of MTV as a free-of-charge live-stream on the internet.
Motorvision TV launches on new OTT platform Watch it!
German car and motor sports channel Motorvision TV will become available on March 1, 2017 on Watch it!, a new multiscreen OTT platform launching in Germany and France.
ProSiebenSat.1 to close music video service Ampya
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 will close down its personalised music video service Ampya on March 1, 2017.
Vodafone and Cisco launch 4K platform
WATCH VIDEO. Vodafone Deutschland has launched Ultra HD/4K platform GigaTV on its cable network today bundling the entertainment services in the customer’s household.
HD+ launches multiscreen app for DTH channels
German HDTV platform HD+ has launched the HD+ ExtraScreen service enabling DTH satellite households to stream HD channels from their set-top-box to smartphones and tablets.
Vodafone signs up ProSiebenSat.1 for cable and IPTV
Vodafone Deutschland has signed a long-term contract with ProSiebenSat.1 for the distribution of the German media company’s free-TV, pay-TV, HD and video-on-demand (VOD) services on its cable network and IPTV platform.
Tele Columbus and Primacom roll out 4K home gateway
German cable operators Tele Columbus and Primacom have launched their multimedia home gateway AdvanceTV, a central entertainment hub combining the TV, video and media offers in the customer’s household.
ProSiebenSat.1, TF1 and Mediaset join forces
German broadcast group ProSiebenSat.1 has founded a digital media alliance with its European counterparts TF1 Group (France) and Mediaset (Italy).
Hutchison launches OTT platform in Austria
Austrian mobile network operator Hutchison Drei Austria has launched an OTT multiscreen platform.
1-2-3.tv continues with MX1
German teleshopping broadcaster 1-2-3.tv will continue to use the technical services of MX1 and has extended its contract with the subsidiary of Astra satellite operator SES for several years.