Media consumption increased significantly in Bulgaria in 2020 as a result of the pandemic.
United Group continues Bulgarian expansion
United Group’s BTC (Vivacom) has agreed to buy Networks-Bulgaria, the largest internet and TV provider the north of the country, for an undisclosed fee.
Euronews set for Bulgaria
Euronews has signed a partnership with Europa TV to launch Euronews Bulgaria.
United Group adds Pickbox TV
Pickbox TV has secured carriage in the Start package of United Group’s Eon platform in Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro and Bulgaria.
United Group continues Bulgarian expansion
The Bulgarian incumbent BTC (Vivacom) has received approval to buy the local TV and internet operators Net 1 and ComNet.
A1 speeds up 5G rollout in CEE
A1 Telekom Austria Group says it is accelerating its 5G rollout plans across Central and Eastern Europe.
A1 wins Bulgarian 5G top prize
A1 Bulgaria has been awarded the main 5G licence in the 3.6 GHz spectrum in a tender organised by the Communications Regulation Commission (CRC).
Dutch music channels expand to Bulgaria
The originally Dutch music channels NashvilleTV and SchlagerTV, part of the Muziekkiosk TV package, can now also be received in Bulgaria.
Ringier to buy Bulgaria’s Sportal Media Group
The Swiss media company Ringier has agreed to buy a majority stake in Sportal Media Group and in Digital Ventures.
Vivacom buys cable operator
The Bulgarian incumbent Vivacom has acquired the cable operator N3 for an undisclosed fee.