German platform operators don’t have to distribute TV channels’ HbbTV services on their networks as they are not considered to be part of the programme content.
German cable fee row continues
The Federal German Court of Justice, Bundesgerichtshof, has failed to declare a final verdict in the long-lasting dispute regarding the question whether cable operators are entitled to claim carriage fees from the public broadcasters.
Kabel Deutschland selects S3 Group
Germany’s largest cable operator Kabel Deutschland has selected S3 Group, the Irish service provider specialising in enhancing the performance of video platforms on connected devices, to automate the testing of multiscreen services across CPE platforms including Apple iOS and Google’s Android OS devices.
Silverline Movie Channel changes hands; goes international
Munich-based media entrepreneur Ralph Piller has acquired German pay-TV channel Silverline Movie Channel and plans to expand the service by increasing distribution, launching an HD version and entering international markets, he told Broadband TV News.
Kabel Deutschland adds Viacom catch-up TV
Germany’s largest cable operator Kabel Deutschland has expanded its video-on-demand portal Select Video by catch-up TV content from the TV channels of Viacom International Media Networks.
Cable internet drives Kabel Deutschland
Broadband internet access has been the main growth driver for Kabel Deutschland the last 12 months.
Kabel Deutschland expands 200Mbps internet reach
Germany’s largest cable operator Kabel Deutschland has rolled out its high-speed internet access service with a data rate of up to 200Mbps (download) and 12Mbps (upload) in 54 further towns.
Kabel Deutschland opens VOD kids’ corner
German cable operator Kabel Deutschland has added a children’s section to its video-on-demand (VOD) service Select Video.
Deutsches Musik Fernsehen to launch at Unitymedia
German music channel Deutsches Musik Fernsehen will be available on the cable network of Unitymedia from April 27, 2015.
ProSiebenSat.1 offers regional advertising in Bavaria
German commercial broadcast group ProSiebenSat.1 has commenced offering advertisers the possibility to book commercials solely targeting viewers in federal state Bavaria.