Penetration of digital terrestrial television in France reached 15.1% by the end of 2006. However, according to the report released by the transmission company TDF and NPA Conseil, only 12.4% […]
265,000 subscribers for Dutch Film1/Sport1
The Subscriber base of Dutch pay-TV channels Film1 and Sport1 has grown by 50%, to a total of 265,000 since their launch a year ago. “Together with our distributors we […]
HDTV debuts in Baltics
The leading Estonian telco Elion has launched the first HDTV service in the Baltic Republics. A themed package initially consisting of the culture and entertainment channel Voom, it is being […]
Ofcom publishes iPlayer survey
Ofcom has published the findings of an Ipsos MORI survey conducted as part of its Market Impact Assessment of the BBC’s proposed on demand services. The survey shows the complexities […]
Cisco moniker to replace Scientific-Atlanta name
The Scientific-Atlanta name is to be phased out over the next 12 months. Senior management have taken the decision to initially use the Cisco name on IPTV receivers, but this […]
History Channel returns to Scandinavia
The History Channel launches today (February 1) on the Canal Digital DTH satellite package for viewers in Norway, Sweden, Denmark & Finland. The channel is being launched by The History […]
BCI advertises Cork licence
The Broadcasting Commission of Ireland has advertised for expressions of interest in a new community television licence for Cork City and County. Advertisements have been placed in the national press. […]
Going legal in Russia
The Russian Lawyers’ Association has announced plans to launch a thematic channel dedicated to legal matters. The first such service in the country, Law TV is likely to be initially […]
Apple video sales come to Europe
Apple is to launch its online video sales business in Europe, some 15 months after the US debut of the store. Confirmation came from the seemingly unlikely source of the […]
UPC Hungary revamps chello
UPC has announced a major upgrade of its cable Internet service in Hungary. As from this March the 200,000 subscribers to chello will be offered a total of four packages […]