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“Largest media network” launched In Russia

September 27, 2023 12.09 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Synterra Media, VGTRK and Rostelecom have launched what is described as the largest media network in Russia.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, Platforms, Terrestrial Tagged With: Rostelecom, Synterra Media, VGTRK Edited: 27 September 2023 12:09

Strong growth for Russian streamer Wink

August 11, 2023 10.11 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

The Russian incumbent telco Rostelecom has for the first time released operating results for its streaming service Wink.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, Platforms, Streaming Tagged With: Rostelecom, Russia, Wink Edited: 11 August 2023 10:11

Leading Russian streaming services to merge

June 16, 2023 09.50 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Russia’s Rostelecom and the National Media Group (NMG) have agreed to merge their streaming services more.tv and Wink into a joint venture.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Editor's Choice, Newsline, Platforms, Streaming Tagged With: More.TV, National Media Group, Rostelecom, Russia, Wink Edited: 19 June 2023 12:12

Russia’s Rostelecom targeting MegaFon

January 30, 2023 12.37 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

The Russian incumbent telco Rostelecom is planning to buy MegaFon from USM Group.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline Tagged With: MegaFon, Rostelecom, Russia Edited: 30 January 2023 12:37

Rostelecom to develop OTT service

November 11, 2022 07.20 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

The Russian incumbent telco Rostelecom is seeking funds from the government to develop its OTT service Wink.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, OTT, Platforms Tagged With: Rostelecom, Russia, Wink Edited: 11 November 2022 07:20

Russian OTT platforms set to merge

July 5, 2022 10.35 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Russia’s Rostelecom and National Media Group (NMG) have entered into an agreement of intent to merge their OTT platforms and more.TV.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, OTT, Platforms Tagged With: National Media Group, Rostelecom, Russia Edited: 5 July 2022 10:35

Rostelecom promotes Ivan Zima

January 20, 2022 09.23 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Ivan Zima has been appointed VP for digital regions at the Russian incumbent Rostelecom.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, People Tagged With: Ivan Zima, Rostelecom, Russia Edited: 20 January 2022 09:23

Rostelecom gains TV customers as profit soars

August 6, 2021 10.29 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

The Russian incumbent Rostelecom ended the second quarter with a total of 10.8 million pay-TV subscribers.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline Tagged With: Rostelecom, Russia Edited: 6 August 2021 10:29

Qello Concerts by Stingray expands to Russia

May 17, 2021 12.17 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

The SVOD service Qello Concerts by Stingray is now available on Rostelecom’s Wink digital video service in Russia.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, Platforms, SVOD Tagged With: Qello Concerts by Stingray, Rostelecom, Russia, Thema Rus Edited: 17 May 2021 12:17

Rostelecom’s Q1 exceeds expectations

May 14, 2021 10.03 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

Russia’s Rostelecom ended the first quarter with 10.8 million pay-TV subscribers.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline Tagged With: Rostelecom, Russia Edited: 14 May 2021 10:03

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