Subscriptions to Orange TV benefitted from a 29% increase over the last 12 months with 967,000 net additions across the group. 300,000 new subscribers were added in the first quarter.
Orange passes 4 million TV subs, Technicolor tunes up new Livebox
The France Telecom IPTV juggernaut continued its path through Europe during 2010. The telco has announced it held a total of 4,118,000 subscribers as of December 31, 2010, including 3,505,000 in France itself, with Poland taking up much of the remaining numbers that also include satellite subscribers.
Double movie exclusive for Orange 3D
Orange TV is to screen two 3D exclusives as it launches the stereoscopic format on its video on demand platform this December. The announcement comes hot on the heels of the debut of a dedicated 3D channel on rival Numericable.
Orange 3D available FTA on Hot Bird
VIDEO. Two 3D HD channels are currently broadcasting from the Hot Bird position at 13 degrees East, one of them transmitting free-to-air. French private broadcaster TF1 announced it will broadcast five FIFA World Cup games in 3D.
Orange TV still key for France Telecom
Digital TV services over both ADSL and satellite continue to perform for France Telecom and its Orange-branded TV services.
53% growth for Orange TV
France Telecom’s Orange TV grew digital TV subscriber numbers by 53% to 3.217 million in 2009.
Orange: new box, more channels
French IPTV operator Orange has introduced a new Livebox with more capabilities to act as a media centre in the home. At the same time, it is adding a number of new thematic and ethnic channels to its IPTV offer.
Orange TV introduces new hybrid boxes
The French IPTV operator Orange has announced the release of a new generation of hybrid IPTV boxes for its subscribers. To be introduced during 2010, the new box will incorporate a variety of tuners, including DVB-T MPEG-4, suitable for terrestrial HD reception and one with a satellite tuner.
Orange TV add Arabic kids channels
Orange TV has signed an agreement with distributor Thema for the Arabic channels Baraem and JCC.