The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) announced the first set of global standards for Internet Protocol TV (IPTV) today. The standards were built with technical contributions from leading service providers and […]
UK leads multichannel growth
Multichannel television viewing is increasing faster in the UK than in any other European market, according to The International Communications Market 2007, the second such review by the regulator Ofcom. […]
CSA starts public consultation on ASO
The French media authority CSA has launched a public consultation on the analogue switch off planned for November 30, 2011. The authority will prepare a switch off schedule and is […]
Spring auction for UK L-band
Ofcom has published plans to auction off parts of the UK spectrum with mobile TV and satellite radio high on the list of possible uses. The auction of 1452 – […]
United front against BSkyB
BT, Setanta Sports, Top Up TV and Virgin Media have urged Ofcom to refer BSkyB’s hold on the UK pay-TV market to the Competition Commission. Although Ofcom’s consultation is designed […]
Judgment reserved in pub football case
The High Court has reserved judgment in the case of a South Coast pub that is screening live Premier League football from the Greek DTH platform Nova rather than subscribe […]
New procedures after MHP debacle
The DVB Project is to adopt new procedures governing intellectual property rights as part of the organisations ongoing review of IPRs. It follows member concerns over the delay in launching […]
EU signs off new TV Directive
The European Union has approved the new look Television without Frontiers Directive agreed with Member States earlier this year. The revamped document makes a distinction between linear broadcasts and on […]
EU approves DVB-H promotion
Europe’s member states have endorsed a plan by the European Commission to encourage the development of mobile TV in Europe. The three-point plan will put in place a joint licensing […]
Tension over Ofcom HD plans
Ofcom has unveiled plans that would allow HD channels to be made available over DTT as early as 2009. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after the four major […]