German platform operator Media Broadcast has expanded the hybrid service Freenet TV Connect accompanying DVB-T2 platform Freenet TV with new channels and a video-on-demand (VOD) offering.
Austrian regulator blocks ORF YouTube channel
Austrian media authority KommAustria has rejected plans by public broadcaster ORF to set up its own YouTube channel.
ORF/simpliTV SAT: New Austrian HD platform on Astra
Austrian technical service provider ORS wants to launch a new HD platform on Astra (19,2° East) this summer.
ORF plans international VOD service for classical music
Austrian public broadcaster ORF wants to set up a video-on-demand (VOD) service for classical music lovers.
ORF launches Austrian “Netflix”
Austrian public broadcaster ORF has expanded the video-on-demand (VOD) service Flimmit in which it recently became a shareholder and introduced a flat fee subscription.
ORF invites ARD/ZDF to join Netflix competitor
Austrian public broadcaster ORF would be open to taking German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF on-board its video-on-demand (VOD) portal Flimmit which ORF wants to establish as a counterweight against US platform Netflix which is currently preparing its launch in German-speaking Europe.
ORF to build up Austrian Netflix competitor
Austria’s public TV and radio broadcaster ORF wants to build up a domestic competitor to Netflix and plans to take over Austrian video-on-demand (VOD) provider Flimmit for this purpose.