Opposition to the Arab satellite TV charter is growing. This week the Arab Ministers of Information agreed on the adoption of a charter regulating ‘Principles for Organising Satellite TV in […]
CSA publishes call for HD pay-TV on DTT
French media authority CSA has published its call for applicants for the planned HD DTT services in the country. There will be room for three HD pay-TV channels.
CSA prepares for DTT in overseas territories
Christine Albanel, the French minister of culture and communication, and Christian Estros, secretary of state, have ordered the media authority CSA to start investigating the possibilities for DTT broadcasts in […]
DTG says Ofcom HD plans fundamentally flawed
The Digital TV Group has criticised the regulator Ofcom over its proposals for HD over the UK’s digital terrestrial television network. The newly installed DTG director-general Dermot Nolan, well known […]
Harmonic seeking acquisitions
Video delivery solutions specialist Harmonic has capped what it is describing as “an outstanding year” with plans grow further through acquisition.
BSkyB must cut ITV stake
Business secretary John Hutton has ordered BSkyB to reduce its 17.9% stake in the commercial broadcaster ITV.
Germany fights DTT subsidy decision
The media authority of the state of Nordrhine-Westphalia has appealed against the decision by the European Comission to ban DTT subsidies for commercial broadcasters.
Trust backs BBC Gaelic channel
The BBC Trust has given its approval to a digital TV service in the Gaelic language. The channel, which would be available on satellite, cable and broadband, though not Freeview, […]
SA regulator deems Free2View illegal
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) has warned newly launched FTA platform Free2View that it is broadcasting illegally.
BSkyB prepares for ITV decision
Business and Enterprise Secretary John Hutton will tomorrow give his decision on whether BSkyB should be forced to reduce its stake in ITV to below 7.5%.