Austrian cable operator LIWEST will roll out a new multiscreen TV service on December 1, 2018 in cooperation with Austrian IPTV service provider Ocilion.
Tele 5 introduces catch-up TV app
German commercial broadcaster Tele 5 simplifies access to its catch-up TV service on mobile devices.
Govt ‘putting pressure’ on providers of illicit streaming boxes
A government review has found current laws are effective in combating illicit streaming.
Bitmovin streamlines RTL’s German online platforms
CBC, the technical services subsidiary of German broadcast group Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland, has selected the HTML5 web player and SDKs from US online video technology provider Bitmovin.
ARTE app gains offline function
European culture channel ARTE has added an offline mode to its smartphone/tablet app.
Sky Deutschland brings Sky Kids app to smartphones
The Sky Kids app, which has been available on tablets for two years, can now also be used on smartphones in Germany.
waipu.tv launches browser version
German IPTV platform waipu.tv can now also be used through a browser on the PC or laptop.
Viaccess-Orca provides net+ Switzerland with VO Player
French content protection provider Viaccess-Orca has deployed its VO Player to net+, enabling the Swiss platform operator to launch a new OTT multiscreen service.
Operators with Android STBs remain limited
Around 40 worldwide pay-TV operators have deployed Android STBs for the third quarter of 2017, according to Dataxis research.
AMC unties Shudder from Amazon Channels
US media company AMC Networks has commenced offering Shudder, its subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service for horror and thriller fans, outside Amazon Channels in Germany and Austria.