ER-Telecom plans to become the leading cable operator in Russia by 2014, according to its CEO Andrei Senerikov.
Setback for Portuguese DTT
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER STRATEGIES – LONDON. The Portuguese regulator ANACOM has agreed to revoke the licence held by Portugal Telecom (PT) for pay DTT services.
Finland prepares for HD DTT
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER STRATEGIES – LONDON. HD DVB-T test transmissions will start in the southern part of Finland next week during the Vancouver Olympics.
ANGA Cable Show publishes congress programme
The congress during the ANGA Cable Show will be opened by Hans-Joachim Otto (Parliamentary State Secretary, Federal Ministry of Economics and Technology). The following Strategy Summit will once again be […]
M6 to sell Canal+ shares to Vivendi
The French broadcaster M6 Group said it would sell its stake in pay-TV channel Canal+ France to Vivendi for €384.2 million. The transaction is expected to close on February 22.
Sky Italia begins to slide
After three stable quarters with no net increase in numbers, Sky Italia has reported a net drop in subscribers of 63,000, its first fall since News Corp took control of […]
Spanish ASO on track
DIGITAL SWITCHOVER STRATEGIES – LONDON. Spain is on track to complete ASO on April 3 this year, according to Ignacio Leon, director of communication, Spanish Office, DTT Switchover. However, he […]
Russia outlines digital strategy
Viewers in all cities and major population centres in Russia will be able to view up to 13 digital channels when the country completes analogue switch off in 2015.
Germany’s DSF becomes Sport1
The German sports channel Deutsche Sportfernsehen (DSF) will turn into Sport 1 on April 11, said Constantin Medien , the owners of the channel.
Auchan launches triple play
The French retailer Auchan will launch its own triple play offer with the so-called Auchan Box using the Numericable infrastructure.