The Slovak public broadcaster STV has secured the rights to the Champions League for this and following next two seasons.
UPC changes Slovak HD offer
UPC will add History HD to its basic digital cable offer in Slovakia on September 1.
Rovi integrates with Pace
Pace is to integrate the Rovi Connected Platform Solution into set-top boxes deployed in the United States, Canada and Latin America.
Arqiva names CEO for ‘new’ Kangaroo
Former Eurosport UK managing director Pierre-Jean Sebert has been appointed CEO of Arqiva’s new video-on-demand service that will be built on the infrastructure of the former Project Kangaroo.
Cogas rolls out triple play
Dutch cable operator Cogas will today commence the rollout its triple play in the city of Almelo.
US in-store network in Prisa JV
In-store Broadcasting Network (IBN), a US-based In-store narrowcasting network, has purchased 4.5% of the Spanish Prisa media group as part of a joint venture. Both companies said they want to […]
OPTA meeting discusses third party cable access
Today, the Dutch telecoms regulator OPTA is holding a meeting with all parties concerning third party access to the analogue cable networks of UPC and Ziggo. Besides the two cable […]
Polish DTT tender delay
Moves to launch a second DTT multiplex are allegedly being held up by the country’s National Broadcasting Council (KRRiT).
Multimedia looks to mobile
The Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska plans to become a quad player by the end of this year, adding mobile telephony to its offer.
Gene Schneider dies at 82
US cable pioneer Gene Schneider has passed away at age 82 in Denver, Colorado. In Europe, Schneider is best known as the founder of United Pan-Europe Communications International.