The leading Polish media group Agora has emerged as a possible bidder for a DVB-H licence.
Indian summer for YouSee analogue
Revenues at Danish cablenet YouSee grew by DKK100m in Q1 2006 to DKK786m. The TDC-owned operator’s analogue service is enjoying a resurgence, boosted by a new programme line-up, alongside growth […]
ARPU growth balances UPC sub falls
Competitive pressures from DTH and IPTV services led to a loss of 54,500 subscribers on the UPC Broadband network in Q1.
Virgin cuts losses as subs grow
Virgin Media added 4,900 new subscribers in the first quarter, also adding 204,300 new RGUs, the amount of individual services taken by customers. Churn reduced to 1.2% from 1.6% in […]
Czech Prima plans new channel
The Czech national commercial station Prima TV plans to launch a second channel.
CS Link secures more Astra capacity
The Czech pre-pay DTH platform CS Link has signed an agreement with SES Astra for an additional transponder on the new 23.5 degrees East orbital position.
Sky Italia reaches 4.5 million subs
Sky Italia reached 4.5 million subscribers at the end of the first quarter. An increase of 70,000 net households on the quarter and 342,000 net households year on year.
UPC holds steady in CEE
UPC Broadband saw steady subscriber growth in its operations in CEE in the first quarter, though some markets performed much better than others.
ORTT Viasat3 dispute intensifies
The Hungarian Radio and TV Board (ORTT) has announced that it is to appeal against a decision by the country’s High Court in a dispute with the MTG-owned channel Viasat3.
BBC admits to HD channel
Almost two years after BBC HD began life as a test channel the corporation has finally begun a series of promotional spots under the tagline BBC HD… TV goes cinematic. […]