BT has announced a £1.5 billion programme that will give 10 million homes access to a fibre-based broadband network with speeds of up to 100 Mbps by 2012. In the […]
Astra confirms 1N satellite
SES Astra has announced the procurement of a new 55-transponder satellite for its prime orbital slot at 19 degrees East. Astra 1N is to be built by the European manufacturer […]
Superstacja sale firms up
The sale of the Polish entertainment channel Superstacja has moved a step closer.
Setanta goes free on BT Vision
Setanta Sports 1 is to be made available free of charge in a restructuring of BT Vision’s programming package. The deal mirrors an earlier deal between the sports channel and […]
Eurosport close to Sky HD launch
Eurosport is expected to add its HD channel to the Sky HD platform within the next few days. The channel is currently testing at 28 degrees East alongside Eurosport News.
Eutelsat W5 keeps 4 transponders dark
Eutelsat has confirmed that the four transponders switched off on Eutelsat W5 at 70 degrees East will remain inactive.
New DTH platform for Hungary
Hungary is likely to see the launch of what will be its fourth DTH platform this autumn.
Adult channel Leo boosts coverage
Leo TV, the Czech Republic’s recently launched first adult channel, has signed distribution agreements with a number of smaller cable and IPTV operators.
Nick adds Swedish version
Nickelodeon has added a Swedish version, replacing the pan-Nordic feed on the majority of operators in the region.
Canal+ secures VOD rights for French movies
Canal+ says it has signed agreement with a number of French movie organisations enabling them to show French and European movies on their VOD service. Contracts with Blip, ARP, Bloc, […]