The forecasts for 4K were a mixed bag at a panel entitled Are we ready for Ultra-HD? at Satellite 2015 in Washington.
Altice puts Cabovisão on the market
Altice has put up Portuguese cable net Cabovisão for sale, just three years after it acquired the operation from Montreal-based Cogeco Cable.
Orange plots TV future
Orange has presented its ‘Essential2020’ five-year plan, which includes some clues on the future of its TV services.
Apple TV plans come into focus
Apple is in discussion with the major US TV networks ahead of a launch of its own online TV service this autumn.
Scripps to buy Poland’s TVN
Scripps Networks Interactive is to acquire a controlling interest of around 52.7% in the Polish national commercial broadcaster TVN from Canal+ and ITI Group for €584 million in cash.
Netflix content spend overtakes BBC
Netflix is now investing more on content than the BBC, according to Ben Keen, chief analyst, IHS Technology.
Vodafone CEO warns content owners
“Never ever stand in the way of what the customer wants,” said Vodafone CEO Philipp Humm, warning content owners to change their business models.
Liberty maps out future strategy
Liberty Global aims to repeat the expansion plans recently announced by Virgin Media in other parts of Europe.
Cable wants to collaborate with disruptors
Is the rise of OTT services as well as new content providers a threat to existing platforms – or are there opportunities to be explored?
Cable industry thrives amidst increasing competition
Despite increased competition by traditional satellite providers and newcomers such as IPTV platforms, the cable industry continues to show growth.