French pay-TV network Canal+ has reportedly entered the race for the broadcasting rights to Austria’s top-tier football league, the Bundesliga.
ORF launches news app via HbbTV
Austrian public broadcaster ORF is revamping its HbbTV-based smart TV user interface and launching its own news app, which brings the latest national and international news to the TV screen […]
Ocilion adds ORF ON to IPTV platform
IPTV service provider Ocilion has concluded a long-term cooperation agreement with Austrian public broadcaster ORF for the distribution of its streaming service ORF ON on the IPTV platform.
ORF to terminate SD distribution on Astra
Austrian public broadcaster ORF will discontinue the SD distribution of its domestic television channels via Astra (19.2° East) on 7 January 2025.
ORF and ORS extend SES satellite contract
Astra satellite operator SES has extended its contracts with Austrian public broadcaster ORF and its content distribution subsidiary ORS Group for TV distribution on its 19.2° East orbital position.
EBU members found Security4Media association
The EBU and several of its members have created Security4Media, a non-profit association for media organisations and technology vendors dedicated to reducing cyber risks and supporting trust in media.
Austria to measure TV ratings via HbbTV
The Teletest working group (AGTT), which measures TV and video usage in Austria, will upgrade its system with HbbTV-based data collection from 1 September 2024.
ORF launches new streaming service ORF ON
Austrian public service broadcaster ORF is launching its new streaming platform ORF ON on 22 May 2024.
ORF to launch children’s channel ORF Kids
Austrian public broadcaster ORF is launching children’s channel ORF Kids on January 1, 2024.
ORS selects 3SS and Skyworth for Android TV 4K service
ORS, the technical services subsidiary of Austrian public broadcaster ORF, has selected German software solutions provider 3SS and Chinese hardware manufacturer Skyworth Digital for next-gen set-top boxes.