German cable operator Tele Columbus and Canadian video infrastructure provider Espial have announced the first results of their ongoing field trial of the next-generation, 4K ready multiscreen TV and video […]
HD still driving European channel growth
The number of TV channels based in the European Union has grown by 49% since 2009.
Unitymedia to close down analogue cable TV in 2017
Germany’s second-largest cable operator Unitymedia will terminate analogue TV distribution on its cable network on June 30, 2017.
M7 develops TVE App and expands IPTV offer
M7 Deutschland is rolling out its white label TV Everywhere app for B2B customers and expanding its IPTV offer.
Sony to launch 4K streamer Ultra April 4
Consumers will be asked to pay $30 a movie when Sony Pictures new 4K streaming service goes live next week.
OTT video is growing in Europe
OTT video usage in Western Europe is continuing to expand, with 55% of UK broadband households and 51% in France watching TV programming and movies online, compared to 70% in […]
Al Jazeera to cut 500 staff
Al Jazeera Media Network says it’s to reduce its workforce as part of what it describes as an “optimisation initiative”.
Report: Rovi in talks to buy TiVo
TiVo is in advanced negotiations to be sold to Rovi, according to The New York Times.
Sky secures Formula One exclusivity
Sky has bought both free-to-air and pay-TV rights for Formula One in a new deal for the UK and Ireland that will run from 2019 to 2024.
DVB-T2 to launch in Germany on May 31
The German DVB-T2 roll-out will commence on May 31, 2016 with a multiplex carrying six public and commercial TV channels in urban areas.