BBC One is to get digital terrestrial distribution in the autonomous Province of Bozen (South Tirol) in Italy. Broadcasts will start before May 13, according to the public radio and […]
UK digital take-up above 90%
DTT and satellite were the main winners in 2009 as take up of digital television in UK households reached 91.4%, an increase of 1.9 percentage points on the year.
Ziggo removes CNN from analogue
Holland’s largest cable operator Ziggo has removed CNN International from the basic analogue tier in a number of cities including Utrecht.
New hurdle for Dutch Open Cable
Parties interested in reselling an analogue cable offer need to seek judgement on the question of who is responsible for the distribution contracts with the broadcasters, the Dutch telecoms regulator […]
Sweden calls for HD DTT licences
The Swedish Radio and Television Authority (RTVV) has launched a tender for new licences for the country’s digital terrestrial platform.
Ofcom warning, as Sky heads to court
11.00 Update: Ofcom has warned Sky that it will review the wholesaling of its premium sports channels if the broadcaster were to shift content to channels not covered by proposals to open up its premium channels to rival operators.
- Picnic approved if Sky strikes terrestrial deal
- Wholesale rates reduced by 23%
- VOD contracts face Competition referral
- Six weeks to produce "reference offer"
Row over obsolete French DTT tuners
Between 300,000 and 500,000 French DTT tuners are in danger of becoming obsolete when a new frequency scheme will come into effect, according to the French Consumers’ Association UFC-Que Choisir.
Sky HD/3D launch queue opens tomorrow
BSkyB is to open its new HD/3D launch queue to new applications at 10.00 tomorrow (March 30). For several months the only way for a broadcaster to open a new […]
Dutch court confirms dish freedom
Home and estate owners in The Netherlands can no longer stop the use of satellite dishes by their tenants, following a verdict by the Amsterdam Court.
Indian government to address tax issues
The government of India is commitment to the long-awaited harmonisation of the multiple taxes and tariffs affecting the country’s satellite, DTH, cable TV and IPTV sectors.