• Subscribe to our Daily News Emails
  • Advertise
    • Media Info
    • Terms & Conditions for Advertisers
    • Mechanical Data

Broadband TV News

Independent. Since 2003

  • Home
  • News Line
    • Central & East Europe
    • People
  • TV
    • On Demand/VOD
    • IPTV
    • Cable
    • Satellite
    • Terrestrial
    • Distribution
  • Business
  • Tech
  • Events
    • Events Diary
    • BTN Events
    • Events Coverage
    • Submit the details of your event
  • Features
  • Resources
    • White Papers

ATSC 3.0 available to majority of US TV households by autumn 2021

January 8, 2021 12.53 Europe/London By Julian Clover

NEXTGEN TV broadcasting has now reached more than 20 US cities and 80 radio stations.

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, Tech Tagged With: ATSC 3.0, NEXTGEN TV, Pearl TV Edited: 11 January 2021 07:05

Synamedia teams up with Pearl TV

January 6, 2020 11.50 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Synamedia has announced a new partnership with Pearl TV. The independent video software provider is joining the Phoenix Model Market Initiative that’s planning a transition to a next-generation over-the-air television […]

Filed Under: Newsline, Tech Tagged With: CES, Pearl TV, Synamedia Edited: 6 January 2020 11:54

SES Platform Services to take Pearl.tv Ultra HD on air

July 8, 2015 19.37 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

SES Platform Services, the technical services subsidiary of Astra satellite operator SES, will handle the broadcasting of Pearl.tv UHD, Europe’s first free-to-air Ultra HD channel scheduled to launch at German […]

Filed Under: Distribution, Newsline, Satellite, TV, Ultra HD Tagged With: 4K, Astra, Pearl TV, SES Platform Services, Ultra HD Edited: 8 July 2015 19:40

Pearl.tv to launch Europe’s first FTA Ultra HD channel

May 20, 2015 09.08 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

Europe’s first commercial free-to-air (FTA) Ultra HD channel will come from Germany.

Filed Under: Distribution, DTH, Newsline, Platforms, Satellite, TV, Ultra HD Tagged With: 4K, Astra, Enstyle, Germany, HEVC, Pearl TV, SES, Ultra HD Edited: 8 July 2015 12:13

German pearl.tv to return in SD on Astra

July 21, 2014 09.11 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

German home-shopping broadcaster pearl.tv will offer its channel in standard definition (SD) on Astra (19.2 degrees East) again from August 1, 2014.

Filed Under: Cable, Newsline, Satellite, TV Tagged With: Astra, cable networks, HD+, Kabel Deutschland, Pearl TV, SD Edited: 21 July 2014 12:03

German home shopping goes HD

November 2, 2012 10.03 Europe/London By Robert Briel

German home shopping channels are launching HD versions of their main channel. Pearl TV is the latest to start on the Astra satellite.

Filed Under: HDTV, Newsline Tagged With: Germany, home shopping, HSE, Pearl TV, QVC Edited: 2 November 2012 10:03

Latest News

  • Ergen retakes EchoStar helm as group pivots from 5G build-out to SpaceX tie-up
  • Telefónica Deutschland appoints Santiago Argelich Hesse as new CEO
  • N1 editors push management buyout to shield channel from political pressure
  • Vectra deepens streamer bundling with Disney+ giveaway and HBO Max sports add-on
  • Tele2 names Nicholas Högberg CCO B2C and deputy CEO Sweden

Most Popular

  • WBD streaming tops 128m subs as HBO Max prepares next European wave
    WBD streaming tops 128m subs as HBO Max prepares next European wave
  • ITV confirms £1.6bn Sky sale talks
    ITV confirms £1.6bn Sky sale talks
  • Ergen retakes EchoStar helm as group pivots from 5G build-out to SpaceX tie-up
    Ergen retakes EchoStar helm as group pivots from 5G build-out to SpaceX tie-up
  • N1 editors push management buyout to shield channel from political pressure
    N1 editors push management buyout to shield channel from political pressure
  • Telefónica Deutschland appoints Santiago Argelich Hesse as new CEO
    Telefónica Deutschland appoints Santiago Argelich Hesse as new CEO
  • Vectra deepens streamer bundling with Disney+ giveaway and HBO Max sports add-on
    Vectra deepens streamer bundling with Disney+ giveaway and HBO Max sports add-on
  • CANAL+ and SuperSport lock in pan-language AFCON 2025 rights after MultiChoice merger
    CANAL+ and SuperSport lock in pan-language AFCON 2025 rights after MultiChoice merger

White Paper

Virgin Media O2 turns to Starlink for UK-first ‘O2 Satellite’ service

Virgin Media O2 has struck a multi-year deal with Starlink’s Direct to Cell network to launch “O2 Satellite”, a handset-to-satellite service that will extend coverage into rural and coastal not-spots from early 2026. … [Download the White Paper ...]

Broadband TV News

  • Subscribe
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Logos & Pictures
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Advertising

  • Media Info
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Mechanical Data
  • Video Services

News

  • Latest
  • Central & East Europe
  • TV
  • Tech
  • Streaming
  • Cable
  • Satellite
  • Terrestrial
  • IPTV
  • Business
  • People

Events

  • Events Diary
  • BTN Events
  • Submit the details of your event
  • Media Meet & Greet

Editorial

44 Telegraph Street
Cottenham, Cambridge CB24 3QF
news@broadbandtvnews.com

Commercial

Arundel View Cottage
Wepham
West Sussex
BN18 9RA
sales@broadbandtvnews.com

Connect with Us

 

Copyright © 2025 Broadband TV News LLP · Log in

 

Loading Comments...
 

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.