Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has formally asked France’s broadcasting regulator ARCOM to order Eutelsat to stop carrying the three leading Russian TV channels Rossiya 1, Perviy Kanal and NTV.
Eutelsat ordered to stop broadcasting NTV Mir
France’s Audiovisual and Digital Communication Authority (Arcom) has given Eutelsat formal notice to stop broadcasting the Russian channel NTV Mir.
Eutelsat to combine with OneWeb
Eutelsat and key OneWeb shareholders have signed an MoU with a view to combine the two companies in an all-share transaction. It comes only one day after the two companies officially confirmed they were in discussions about such a move.
Eutelsat confirms merger talks with OneWeb
Eutelsat has officially confirmed that it is in talks on an all-share merger with the UK’s OneWeb. This follows reports over the weekend, quoting unnamed sources, that it is engaged in discussions with OneWeb about a possible deal.
Telecom Italia partners with Eutelsat and Broadpeak
Telecom Italia (TIM) has begun testing multicast technology on satellite to offer its customers the possibility of experiencing all entertainment in live streaming, even in the country’s most remote areas.
Eutelsat to remove banned Russian channels
Eutelsat is ready to immediately stop the rebroadcasting of the Russian channels RTR Planeta and Rossiya 24 on its satellites on June 25.
Eutelsat defends distributing Russian channels
Eutelsat has said it is complying with the law by continuing to distribute Russian channels on the NTV-Plus and Tricolor and DTH platforms.
Wiztivi develops HbbTV app for Fransat
Fransat, Eutelsat’s DTH platform for the French market, is launching a new version of its Smart TV app.
Kabelio adds 6 channels to Swiss DTH satellite platform
Swiss DTH satellite platform operator Kabelio has added six channels to its line-up on Eutelsat Hotbird (13° East).
Eva Berneke appointed Eutelsat CEO
Eutelsat has named former TeleDanmark executive Eva Berneke as its new CEO.