The leading Ukrainian cable operator Volia has launched a ‘next generation’ television service, VOLIA Smart HD, running on both its own cable network and third-party broadband infrastructure.
Astra preps 4K channel
SES is hoping that its proposed 4K test channel will provide a showcase for the new Ultra High Definition Format.
Austria’s Simpli TV to launch encrypted DTT
Simpli TV is the name of a new bouquet of encrypted DTT channels that will go on air in Austria on April 15.
New DTH platform for Romania?
Romania could see the launch of what would be its fourth DTH platform as soon as next month.
Sky claims catch-up lead
Sky customers will be able to access what the satcaster is claiming to be the most complete catch-up TV service in the UK from this coming Monday (March 18) following […]
New DTH platform for Bulgaria
PRAGUE BUSINESS BREAKFAST – Telenor Satellite Broadcasting (TSBc) has signed a satellite transmission agreement with Neterra to launch a new white-label, shared DTH platform named “the W1” in Bulgaria.
30% improvement for next stage DVB-S2
DVB WORLD 2013 – MADRID Proprietary systems that have appeared on the market over the last two years have outperformed the DVB-S2 standard quite significantly, according to Thomas Wrede, vice […]
Sky Deutschland considers 4K options
DVB WORLD 2013 – MADRID. Sky Deutschland vice president of strategy Oliver Lewis has sounded a positive note on a possible future 4K TV service.
The six months that led to Liberty’s Virgin deal
A social occasion in August 2012 was the starting point for a six-month courtship that was to lead to the acquisition of Virgin Media by Liberty Global.
Polish DTH platform nC+ set to launch
The new Polish DTH platform nC+, formed by the merger of Cyfra+ and n, will officially make its debut on March 21.