French businessman Patrick Drahi, who has progressively built a significant stake in the Israeli cablenet HOT intends to merge the business with the mobile operator MIRS.
Croatian telco gains IPTV subs
The Croatian incumbent telco T-HT ended Q1 with 250,805 IPTV subscribers, or 66.1% more than a year earlier.
Kabel BW picks up speed with Motorola
ANGA Cable 2010 – Cologne. Kabel BW has selected EuroDOCSIS 3.0 techology provided by Motorola as part of its rollout of 100 Mbps next generation internet access.
Mini Canal Ready tuner from Strong
Strong has announced it will exclusively distribute the smallest TNT Canal Ready receiver in the French market from this month.
China launches global English TV service
The Chinese state owned Xinhua News Agency has launched a 24-hour, global English TV service that will be broadcast via satellite, cable, the internet and mobile phones.
iTunes movies come to France, Ireland
Apple has announced that it has begun offering iTunes Store movie downloads in France and Ireland. Movies from Hollywood studios, as well as offerings from European studios, will be available […]
BSkyB to delist from NYSE
BSkyB has announced it is to delist from the New York Stock Exchange. The company will deregister from the Securities and Exchange Commission and move from full listing to Level […]
Virgin Media embarks on HD campaign
VIDEO: Virgin Media has today launched its first TV advertising campaign to back its increasing line-up of high definition channels.
New look for Extreme Sports Channel
Extreme Sports Channel has announced a global refresh of its service, starting from next Monday (May 3), that will include a dynamic new 3D animated on-air look and an expanded […]
DTG receives commitment on connected TV
Project Canvas is one of six industry players that have committed to supplying the Digital TV Group with key documents that will contribute to the first draft UK Connected TV specification. Read the story »
DTG members fear Canvas ‘parallel process’
Canvas partners defend Sky criticisms
Uneasy alliance between Canvas and manufacturers