The launch of the Astra 3B satellite has been rescheduled for May 21, after launch company Arianespace completed work on the Ariane 5 rocket’s troublesome helium pressurisation system.
Report: Harmonic-Omneon buy first of many
Harmonic Inc’s planned $274 million (€215m) acquisition of media server specialist Omeneon is likely to be the prelude to further deals, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics and […]
Strong growth for Russian pay-TV
Russia’s pay-TV market grew by 18% in 2009, with Tricolor ending the year as the leading provider of services.
Arabsat stages Middle East’s first 3D broadcast
The 38th Qatar Crown Prince Cup Final will be transmitted in the 3D format this week over Arabsat’s BADR-6 satellite (26 degrees East).
BT to create BT Vision 2.0
12.00 Update: BT chief executive Ian Livingston has unveiled a three-year plan that will see a significant upgrade to the telco’s IPTV service. It has also reached agreement with Arqiva […]
Pressure mounts on Digital+
Troubled Spanish DTH platform Digital+ continued to haemorrhage subscribers in the first quarter.
Televes wins Fagor patent dispute
Spanish technology company Televes has won a long running patent dispute against Fagor Electrónica over its Avant programmable amplifiers.
Spanish TV tax hits Telefónica
Telefónica was hit to the tune of €38 million in the first quarter as it recognized Spain’s TV tax for the first time.
Ukraine clamps down on adult channels
Ukraine’s National Broadcasting Council has expanded the list of foreign TV channels that can be distributed by cable and DTH in the country.
ORTT allocates digital funds
The Hungarian Radio and Television Board (ORTT) has allocated HUF47.7 million (€174,241) for this year to help regional and local public and non-profit stations in the transition to digital broadcasting.