Sky was not in breach of Ofcom’s advertising codes, when it refused to carry ads for the new BT Sports channels on Sky Sports, because it was pursuing a legitimate commercial […]
UPC postpones Horizon firmware update
Dutch cable operator UPC has postponed the planned firmware update for the Horizon set-top.
Ofcom launches Sky Sports YouView probe
Ofcom has launched an investigation into the proposed wholesale supply of Sky Sports 1 and Sky Sports 2 to BT for use on its YouView platform.
Netflix comes to the Netherlands
It’s official – Netflix has announced it will be launching in the Netherlands before the end of the year.
Liberty Global makes offer for Kabel Deutschland
Kabel Deutschland confirmed that it had received a preliminary takeover bid by Liberty Global.
EBU condemns Greek threats
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has strongly condemned the Greek government’s threats of legal action against satellite operators that transmit the public broadcaster ERT’s signal over Europe and Asia.
Rovi loses initial ruling in ITC case
An administrative judge at the US International Trade Commission has ruled that Netflix and Roku did not infringe patents held by Rovi covering technology for interactive programme guides.
Fox to launch Dutch FTA channel
Fox International Channels is set to launch a free-to-air channel in the Netherlands this summer. Fox will also beef up its premium sports offer.
KDG confirms Vodafone approach
Kabel Deutschland has confirmed it has been approached by the British mobile operator Vodafone.
Greece shuts down ERT
The Greek government has taken the unprecedented step of shutting down the public broadcaster ERT and firing its entire staff.