German media company ProSiebenSat.1 considers lodging a complaint at federal anti-trust authority Bundeskartellamt against the business practise of Amazon to offer its video-on-demand (VOD) service through Amazon Prime bundled with […]
German cartel office approves Tele Columbus/United Internet deal
The federal German anti-trust authority Bundeskartellamt has given the green light to internet service provider United Internet to acquire further shares in cable operator Tele Columbus, a cartel office spokesman […]
Ex-Tele Columbus head: German cable consolidation to continue
The recent acquisition of a major stake in Tele Columbus by United Internet is likely to be followed by further strategic moves in Germany’s vibrant cable market, expects Dietmar Schickel, […]
FRK challenges Liberty Global’s German cable deal
German cable operator association FRK wants to achieve that US media company Liberty Global has to revoke the acquisition of cable company Kabel BW by its subsidiary Unitymedia.
German producers plan Netflix competitor
Leading German TV production companies such as Beta Film and Brainpool apparently want to set up a video-on-demand (VOD) portal in competition to US provider Netflix.
Germany’s ARD plans new Netflix competitor
German public broadcaster ARD wants to set up a new Netflix-style online streaming portal after the project Germany’s Gold jointly planned with fellow public broadcaster ZDF was cancelled following concerns […]
Brussels to look at Vodafone KDG takeover
The Bundeskartellamt has asked the European Commission to rule on the merger between Vodafone and KDG.
Vodafone faces German cartel office over KDG purchase
Vodafone’s proposed acquisition of Kabel Deutschland will be investigated by Germany’s competition watchdog, it has been confirmed.
KDG unlocks private SD channels
German cable operator will start distributing ten SD chanels from privarte broadcasters on April 3.
KDG tries to rescue Tele Columbus deal
Kabel Deutschland has started proceedings at the Higher Regional Court of Düsseldorf against the Bundeskartellamt.