VIDEO. The UK communications regulator Ofcom has set out its proposals for the future of public service broadcasting. The current obligations placed on ITV, Channel 4 and Five would be […]
Dutch broadcasters back open cable
RTL and SBS, the two main Dutch commercial broadcasters, have backed plans to open up the cable networks to third party providers.
Swedish channels transfer to ‘ghost’ multiplex
An ongoing dispute between the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) and the transmission company Teracom has meant that channels scheduled to commence broadcasting in the country’s sixth digital television […]
Broadband plan to replace Digital Dividend auction
The much touted sale of spectrum released through the Digital Dividend could be abandoned under proposals being considered by the UK’s communications minister Lord Carter.
Two more German television channels
The German media competition authority KEK has given the green light for two more German language television channels. The Hope Channel and Motor Vision TV will now be able to […]
New investigation into Canal/TPS merger
The French competition authority Conseil de la concurrence is to investigate the merger between CanalSat and TPS following complaints, according to local newspaper reports.
US Supreme Court asks DOJ advice on nPVR
The US Supreme Court asked the Justice Department (DOJ) advice on whether the network PVR service of cabler Cablecom would violate the copyrights of the TV networks and Hollywood film […]
Thompson: PSB roadmap required for post analogue environment
BBC director-general Mark Thompson has said Britain should plan for a second stage of digital take-up beyond the transition from analogue to digital television.
French competition authority examines Orange TV
The French competition authority Conseil de la Concurrence will investigate exclusive content deals signed by ISPs for their IPTV services, the government has confirmed. Although no parties are being named, […]
Serbia concludes licensing process
Serbia’s Broadcasting Agency (RRA) has approved the last 63 licences for regional and local radio and TV stations, as well as broadcasters in Belgrade.