Russia’s MTS will launch an OTT service in August aimed at LG connected TV users.
Top Russian TV head to step down
NTV’s director general Vladimir Kulistikov is set to leave after 10 years in the post.
Moscow HD take-up grows
MTS-owned Moscow City Telephone Network (MGTS) saw its HD subscriber total increase 3.5 times in the last 12 months.
Tricolor TV growth continues
Russia’s leading DTH platform Tricolor TV gained over 400,000 subscribers in the second quarter, thanks largely to charging for services that were previously free.
NTV-Plus secures Russian football rights
Liga TV, the body responsible for media rights for Russia’s premier football league, has approved an agreement with the DTH platform NTV-Plus.
CTC Media sale edges closer
The shareholders Russia’s CTC Media are set to approve the sale of a 75% stake in the company to UTH (YUTV), the holding group owned by Alisher Usmanov and Ivan […]
RSCC transfers satellite traffic
The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has successfully completed the transfer of Express-AM22’s current traffic load to Express-AM6, located at 53 degrees East.
Russia tightens must-carry rules
President Putin has approved amendments to Russia’s communication and media laws.
Tricolor TV inks ad sales deal
A2 Media, the sales house for Russia’s leading pay-TV platform Tricolor TV, has entered into an agreement with Alcazar Media, its counterpart at Gazprom Media.
Ukraine MTS/Vodafone branding deal mooted
Russia’s MTS may purchase the right to use the brand of a major international telco such as Vodafone in Ukraine.