The federal German anti-trust authority Bundeskartellamt has given the green light to internet service provider United Internet to acquire further shares in cable operator Tele Columbus, a cartel office spokesman […]
Microsoft ends support for Skype on smart TVs
Microsoft has announced that starting in June 2016, the Skype for TV application will no longer be supported; there will be no updates to the application.
Sony to launch UK True Crime channel
Sony Pictures Television has announced plans for a new UK channel. True Crime will launch on Tuesday March 22 and focus will be on reality-based crime features through shows including […]
TVR to be made insolvent
Romania’s public broadcaster TVR faces the prospect of insolvency but will not be declared bankrupt.
Freenet takes over Media Broadcast
German mobile communications company Freenet has acquired the German technical services provider Media Broadcast through its subsidiary mobilcom-debitel, paying €295 million for 100% of its shares.
50 Jobs to go as TiVo refocuses
TiVo is refocusing its efforts on working with operators in the US and international expansion, and is cutting the work force with about 50 FTEs.
MTG sells Viasat Ukraine
1+1 Media has entered into an agreement to buy the DTH and internet businesses of Viasat Ukraine from Modern Times Group (MTG).
Vivendi to pay Liberty Media $775mi in settlement
Vivendi has agreed to pay Liberty Media $775 (approx. €700) million in a settlement of a lawsuit filed by Liberty in March 2003 in the US related to the formation […]
Dutch ISPs refuse to cooperate with anti-piracy plan
Dutch ISPs will not work with a new anti-piracy plan from Dutch movie distributor Dutch Filmworks, which aims to warn illegal downloaders and streamers.
Openreach to stay a part of BT
Ofcom says that Openreach must open up its network of telegraph poles and underground tunnels to rivals, but stopped short of privatising the BT division.