The Flemish Government has said it will shortly open a tender for seven DVB multiplexes and one DAB multiplex. The licence will be issued following a beauty contest. An official […]
ASA slows down Virgin speed claims
Virgin Media can no longer claim to offer the fastest broadband on its 20Mbps service following a ruling from the Advertising Standards Authority. The ASA has told the cablenet that […]
TV2 applying pressure to platforms
Norwegian IPTV provider Bredbåndsaktøren Lyse says it has come under pressure from commercial channel TV2 to take its full suite of channels.
ITV could buy DTT capacity without PSB obligations
ITV executive chairman Michael Grade has set out the options available to the UK commercial broadcaster if it chooses to revoke its licence as a public service broadcaster.
German authorities demand DVB-H licence back
The German mobile TV operator Mobile 3.0 has to hand its DVB-H licence back, according to the Commission for Approval and Supervision of the Media Authorities (ZAK). “We expect the […]
Italian judge rules against Sky STB policy
Sky Italy is not allowed to impose the use of its own satellite receivers to its subscribers, according to a ruling by a judge in Naples. This is the result […]
EC looks to break down TV borders
The European Commission has criticised the sluggish growth in cross-border conditional access services. The Commission is planning to put together a picture of potential cross-border markets and has highlighted the […]
Netvision-HOT deal opposed
Israel’s Anti-Trust Authority has officially notified Netvision that it is opposed to the company’s proposed acquisition of the stake in HOT Cable Systems currently held by Bank Leumi.
New delay to Kangaroo inquiry
The Office of Fair Trading’s investigation into the online TV portal Kangaroo has suffered a further delay.
Sky Italia faces anti-trust investigation
The Italian competition authority AGCOM is to launch an investigation into the Sky Italia pay-TV platform. AGCOM wants to establish whether the satellite-delivered operation constitutes an abuse of a dominant […]