Outgoing Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi doesn’t have too much to cheer about at the moment, but he can at least take solace in increased revenues at his Mediaset Premium […]
Mediaset secures HOT distribution
The Italian language channel Mediaset Italia has launched on the Israeli cable platform HOT.
Mediaset fails in decoder appeal
Mediaset has failed in its attempt to overturn last year’s judgment on subsidies given by the Italian authorities to promote digital TV.
Mediaset and DMT in tower merger talks
Mediaset subsidiary Elettronica Industriale (EI) and DMT have begun talks that are expected to lead to the merger of their broadcast and mobile tower and transmission businesses.
Mediaset adds OTT to Premium DTT
Mediaset has unveiled Premium Net TV, the Italian broadcaster’s first foray into over-the-top television delivery, claiming the line-up is unmatched by any other operator in the country. The video solution, […]
Mediaset extends Hot Bird capacity
Elettronica Industriale, the network operator of Italy’s Mediaset Group, and Eutelsat Communications have announced the signing of a 12-year contract for capacity at the Hot Bird video neighbourhood.
Minister signals delay to new Italian DTT licences
Italy’s minister of economic development has indicated a delay to the process designed to bring new entrants into digital television.
3D first for Motive Television
Motive Television has successfully enabled the broadcasting of 3D TV content to a set-top box using its Bestv software over a DTT transmission system.
ACT members reveal industry concern
ACT ANNUAL CONFERENCE – BRUSSELS. Industry figures yesterday expressed their concerns regarding the uneven application of state aid rules across Europe, the struggle to deal with piracy and strengthen copyright […]
Mediaset and Sky ready for 3D head-to-head
Italy’s two principal pay-TV providers will this weekend both commence a series of transmissions in the 3D format. For Sky Italia the starting point is the Ryder Cup golf, already […]