Popular UK shopping channel Bid TV has renewed its multiplexing and uplinking contract with Arqiva. The agreement extends the relationship between the two companies to 15 years and includes an […]
Echostar renews Arqiva contribution deal
EchoStar has renewed a contract with Arqiva to supply the downlink and distribution of more than 30 channels broadcasting from Europe and Asia into the United States.
Arqiva merges broadcast divisions
Arqiva has merged its satellite broadcast business with its terrestrial broadcast division under the leadership of Nick Thompson, managing director, broadcast & media.
Arqiva puts MCE TV onto CanalSat
Arqiva has launched student channel MCE TV onto French DTH platform CanalSat (Astra, 19 degrees East). Arqiva is providing encoding, encryption, multiplexing and uplink services, as well as the connectivity […]
Arqiva plans terrestrial 3D tests
UK transmission company Arqiva is working on a terrestrial 3D test using the Service Compatible format favoured by public service broadcasters. Initial transmissions would be conducted outside of London to […]
Telenor renews Arqiva uplink contract
Telenor has renewed its contract with Arqiva for the uplink of three multiplexes onto its Thor 5 satellites. The three multiplexes carry over 30 channels into the Scandinavian direct-to-home market.
Macquarie fund sells Arqiva holding
Macquarie International Infrastructure Fund Limited is to sell its 8.7% interest in Arqiva. The proceeds will net the Singapore-based fund S$240.1 million (£115 million).
Canvas reports to OFT
Project Canvas has confirmed it has submitted a merger analysis to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). At the same time the organisation is to be joined by Arqiva, further […]
SeeSaw in set-top box talks
SeeSaw, the Arqiva-owned online TV platform that launched today, has confirmed it is in talks with set-top box manufacturers with a view to extending its service to additional screens.
Ofcom approves new DTT capacity
Ofcom has given permission to the BBC and Arqiva to jointly market new capacity on the UK terrestrial system.