French cable operator Numericable is extending its footprint outside the traditional cable coverage area by offering an IPTV prduct across the country.
RTL Group continues to grow digital
The RTL Group said that it continues to grow its digital presence, both organically and through targeted investment in high-growth areas.
VIMN France launches J-One
Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) France will launchf J-One, a brand new channel dedicated to Asian pop culture, on October 4.
France considers new sports TV tax
French broadcasters face the prospect of paying what would effectively be a second tax for showing major sporting events.
Netgem sees connected TV future
Netgem has announced plans to introduce a new and original offer, encompassing terminal to content and addressing a market segment with significant potential, in Europe and emerging economies.
EC to investigate Numéricâble
The European Commission has opened an in-depth investigation into whether the transfer of public cable infrastructure by around 33 municipalities to France’s leading operator Numéricâble was in accordance with EU […]
US OTT companies feel French anger
OTT players such as Google, Facebook and Amazon have been criticised by local telcos for not paying their proper share of taxes in France.
Canal + acts against beIN Sport
Canal+ has lodged a complaint against beIN Sport with a court in Nanterre on the grounds that the Qatari-owned company is distorting competition in the French market.
SES expands in France
SES’ partner NordNet has developed a new on-demand satellite broadband offering for which it contracted Ka-band capacity on Astra 2F.
Numéricâble widens coverage, adds to VOD offer
French cable operator Numéricâble has signed an agreement with La Société National Immobilière (SNI), the National Building Society, to provide its digital service SUN to an estimated 150,000 homes.