Karlsruhe based German firm VideoWeb is bringing the HD versions of all German public broadcasters to analogue cable and DTT homes.
Providence acquires HSE24
Axa Private Equity has sold the majority of HSE24, the international TV home shopping group, to Providence Equity Partners. Axa will remain a 15% shareholder.
RTL2’s Andersen goes to ProSiebenSat.1
ProSiebenSat.1 has appointed Holger Andersen as EVP strategy and development of the group.
German TV magazines go smart
The German TV Spielfilm listings magazine from Burda publishing has launched a smart TV app.
Kabel Deutschland acquires Tele Columbus
Kabel Deutschland (KDG) is acquiring cable operator Tele Columbus, according to Financial Times Deutschland.
Sky Deutschland confident of cable deals
Sky Deutschland boss Brian Sullivan says he is confident that negotiations with Kabel Deutschland and Unitymedia will be successfully concluded in the next few months.
KabelBW launches mobile Clever Kabel
German cable operator KabelBW has launched a mobile Internet access service following a wholesale deal with O2 Germany. Customers can buy the entry-level Laptop Power-Flatrate for €14.90 a month. Access speed is 7.2 Mbps