The latest addition to the Telenor Satellite Broadcasting fleet successfully launched from the Ariane facility in Kourou, French Guiana at 20.00 GMT. It represents the 34th consecutive successful launch for […]
Additional services drive Virgin growth
Quad play, VOD and fast internet access are proving increasingly popular with Virgin Media customers.
No change despite Sky court win over Mediaset
A Milan court hearing into the refusal by Silvio Berlusconi’s Mediaset to carry advertising from Sky Italia has ended with both sides claiming victory.
News Corp has patience with Sky Deutschland
The investment in Sky Deutschland runs into the millions, yet James Murdoch believes in the success of the Germany pay-TV operator.
High definition drives £39 Sky ARPU rise
Sky’s HD services helped the broadcaster add an additional £39 (€43.1) per subscriber over the last 12 months. The ARPU (Average revenue per user) reached £469 as Sky+ HD put […]
UPC “actively considering” CI Plus
UPC has confirmed to Broadband TV News that it is actively considering the introduction of CI Plus modules.
BBC drops Freeview News Multiscreen
The BBC is to drop the BBC News Multiscreen from the Freeview DTT platform. Two of the three interactive streams are being switched off on October 27 as part of […]
USB key brings lost channels back to Sky Italia
Sky Italia has announced the launch of a DTT-enabled USB key that will plug into the back of its receivers. At the same time the broadcaster has announced it will […]
Polish DTT: the confusion continues
PIKE Conference, Ossa. Although Poland launched its first DTT multiplex last month, it is still without an operator. Furthermore, despite four years of planning, the country remains without a digital […]
Dutch to replace cable councils
The Dutch system of cable programme councils might be replaced by a new mechanism to protect consumer interests concerning basic television services.