Globecast has been selected by the National State TV and Radio Company of the Republic of Belarus to launch an HD version of its international satellite channel Belarus 24.
SmartLabs helps Beltelecom expand OTT service
The Belarusian incumbent Beltelecom has decided to expand its OTT multiscreen service Zala to set-top boxes.
BBC news for Belarus
Belsat TV broadcasts to Belarus now feature primetime news bulletins in Russian from the BBC.
Belarus pubcaster to start HD transition
The Belarusian public broadcaster Belteleradiocompany (BT) will begin switching its TV channels to HD from March 29 to March 30.
Beltelecom enhances IPTV service
The Belarusian incumbent Beltelecom has added a new programme package to its IPTV service Smart Zala.
UK to help fund Belsat TV
The British government is to provide £5 million towards joint strategic communications with Poland, part of which will be allocated to the service Belsat TV.
TV milestone for Beltelecom
The Belarusian incumbent Beltelecom now has 200,000 subscribers for its interactive and terrestrial TV service Zala in the capital, Minsk.
Ownership change at Russia’s Akado
The Russian cable operator Akado now finds itself wholly owned by Renova Activ.
Ultra HD first for Slovakia
The Slovak sports channel 213 has become the first to in the country broadcast via satellite in Ultra HD.
Scripps expands presence in Belarus
The Belarusian incumbent Beltelecom has added two Scripps Networks Interactive channels to the line-up of its Zala IPTV service.