TV services provided a welcome boost to OTE’s performance both in its home market Greece and in neighbouring Romania in the first quarter.
OTE targets Albanian incumbent
Greece’s OTE is understood to be in talks to buy the Albanian incumbent telco Albtelecom.
OTE selects Eutelsat Ka-Sat
Greek operator OTE has selected the Eutelsat Ka-Sat broadband satellite to extend high-speed Internet availability across Greece.
Greek OTE holds steady
OTE’s TV business continues to grow impressively against the backdrop of the company’s improved financial performance.
Forthnet-Multichoice merger signals takeover moves
Forthnet is to merge its pay-TV subsidiary Forthnet pay TV telecommunication services and holdings (FMH) and Multichoice Hellas. The move is being seen as a possible precursor to a takeover of the company.
OTE inks major sports deal
The Greek incumbent OTE has signed an agreement with UEFA to broadcast Europe’s two leading football competitions for the next three seasons.
Vodafone takes majority in Hellas Online
Vodafone is paying €72.7 million to acquire a 72.7% stake in Greek broadband/phone service provider Hellas Online.
Romtelecom, OTE grow TV business
The OTE-backed Romanian incumbent Romtelecom saw its TV subscriber total increase by 6.8% in the year to June 30.
OTE secures €700m
The Greek incumbent OTE has raised €700 million from international markets through the issue of a six-year fixed-rate bond.
Greek pay-TV: an update
Forthnet has until the middle of this month to decide if it is interested in OTE’s non-binding offer for its Nova pay-TV operations.