DTT services in the UK could be moved to new frequencies under Ofcom plans to align spectrum released under the digital dividend with continental Europe.
Bmcoforum opposes customs duties on mobile TV phones
The Broadcast Mobile Convergence Forum (bmcoforum) believes that the plans of the European Commission to introduce a 14% customs duty on high-end mobile TV enabled phones, as well as on […]
Digital Britain: TV demonstrates success of competitive market
The UK government has set out its policy objectives that it hopes will help Britain take full advantage of the digital revolution.
No delay for US switch-off
The switch-off of all analogue terrestrial broadcasts in the US will most likely take place on February 17 as planned, with the House of Representatives having failed to pass a […]
Dutch cablers win neighbouring rights case
NLKabel, the Dutch association of cablers, has won a case about payment of neighbouring rights to musicians and actors which was started in August 2007 by the Norma organisation.
US Senate approves analogue switch-off delay
The US Senate has approved a four-month delay in the national terrestrial analogue switch-off, or the “DTV transition” as Americans call it. The measure is intended to give consumers more […]
EC ponders Romanian action
Romania may face action from the EC for allegedly interfering in the independence of its telecom regulator.
Spanish judge orders open decoder market
A judge of the Provincial Court of Madrid (Audiencia Provincial de Madrid) has ruled that the pay-TV operator Sogecable and its subsidiary Digital+ have to open up the market for […]
Belgian RTL can operate under Lux licence
The Belgian State Council (Conseil d’Etat) has ruled that RTL can operate its Belgian French language channels under a Luxembourg licence. Earlier, the Walloon media authority CSA said the broadcasts […]
Wizzgo letter to Nicolas Sarkozy
In a desperate attempt to survive, the French online PVR service Wizzgo has sent a letter and petition to president Nicolas Sarkozy claiming to protect “”the right to private video […]