The BBC Trust has said the BBC can continue to play a part in Freesat following its approval of plans to include pay-TV content. The Trust said proposals by the […]
BBC Worldwide prices global iPad app
BBC Worldwide has launched its new global iPad app into 11 markets. From today users in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, The Republic of Ireland, The Netherlands, Portugal, Spain […]
ITV to launch micropayments in 2012
ITV is to launch a micropayment system as it bids to further grow its online
business. Having been left behind by the BBC iPlayer, and even Channel 4’s
4oD, the ITV Player is now available on Android phones, Apple devices and Freesat. [Read More…]
Broadband remains key driver for Virgin
The combination of increased broadband speeds and new services, including the TiVo hybrid PVR, are paying off for Virgin Media. The cablenet has reported a half year revenue growth of […]
Pace acts to redress component issues
Pace has said its inventory management has now been normalized following the component issues that led to the set-top developer’s profit warning in May, but problems remain in its Europe […]
Peled moves to be NDS executive chairman
Dr Abe Peled is to become the executive chairman of NDS, leaving his CEO role in the hands of Dave Habiger, the former CEO of internet movie distribution company Sonic […]
Talpa must sell RTL Nederland
The Dutch Competition Authority (NMa) has given its approval to the acquisition of SBS Netherlands by Sanoma and Talpa – on the condition that Talpa sells its minority interest in […]
Arqiva warning on UK broadband
Arqiva’s YouView representative has expressed concern over the capability of UK broadband to deliver sufficient speeds and how it might impact on TV-based applications. Russ Armstrong, strategic development manager at […]
BC Partners to acquire Com Hem
BC Partners has emerged as the new owner of Swedish cable operator Com Hem. The private equity firm purchased the triple play provider from Carlyle Group and Providence Equity Partners […]
DTG not competing with HbbTV
The work of the Digital TV Group is not in competition with HbbTV, the DTG’s chief technology officer Simon Gauntlett has told a Westminster eForum event in London.