EXCLUSIVE: Bobbles.tv, the German provider of foreign TV channels for expats in Europe, will launch several new subscription TV packages this year.
ARD to leave Eutelsat Hotbird
German public broadcaster ARD will terminate the distribution of its main TV channel Das Erste on Eutelsat’s Hotbird satellite system at 13° East on March 31, 2017.
Neil: Sky’s competitiveness with Netflix will suffer following takeover
Sky is unlikely to meet the challenge of insurgents such as Netflix and Amazon Prime once it becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of Fox, according to the political commentator Andrew […]
SRG Switzerland remains on Hotbird
Swiss public broadcaster SRG SSR will continue to transmit its TV and radio channels for DTH satellite households via Hotbird (13° East).
Bobbles.tv launches DTH/OTT package for Indian expats in Europe
Bobbles.tv, the German provider of pay-TV packages for expats in Europe, has launched an entertainment platform for Indian viewers.
Bezeq backs Amos satellite
A special committee of telecommunications company Bezeq has backed the continued use of satellite – and with it the Amos system – rather than alternative distribution methods.
Stable Eutelsat on target to deliver
Eutelsat is on track in its current three-year plan as it continued to make progress on HD and Ultra HD content from the Hot Bird neighbourhood.
Spacecom-Xinwei talks on hold
Spacecom says it hasn’t formally concluded talks with the Chinese investors lined up to buy the platform, but admits there have been no recent conversations.
TecTime TV starts looking for investors
TecTime TV, the German thematic channel covering technology and multimedia, is looking for new investors and co-operation partners, Christian Mass, managing director of operating company DrDish Television, told Broadband TV […]
IHF Handball World Cup moves to OTT in Germany
Following the dispute regarding the free-to-air satellite transmission of German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, the IHF World Men’s Handball Championship 2017 will now be streamed online in Germany by […]