The Russian telco Rostelecom has introduced triple play packages to its offer and will in the future also offer quad play.
MTG considering Raduga TV sale
Modern Times Group (MTG) may sell its stake in the DTH platform Raduga TV now that President Putin has signed off controversial legislation limiting foreign ownership in Russian media companies […]
Akado Telekom set to snub Cisco
In what is arguably a sign of the political times, the Russian cable operator Akado Telekom has decided to replace Cisco equipment in its network with that supplied by its […]
Russia responds to Moldova channel ban
Russia’s Foreign Ministry has strongly criticised a decision by Moldova to ban a number of Russian TV channels in the country.
Russia to discuss new ownership rules
Russia’s Ministry of Communications (Minsvyaz) is to set up a working group to look into the development of the media industry with the participation of foreign capital.
Akado criticises rental high fees
The Russian cable operator Akado Telekom has complained to the Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) over what it sees as excessive fees charged by the Moscow City Telephone Network (MGTS).
Tensions mount over Russian ownership law
CTC Media has made a request for an easing of the upcoming restrictions on foreign ownership of Russian media companies.
HD takes off in Russia
HD services are growing in popularity in Russia and will be watched in 24.5 million homes by the beginning of 2019.
Tricolor TV reaches 15m
Russia’s leading DTH platform Tricolor TV signed up its 15 millionth subscriber in the third quarter, while its ARPU amounted to R950 (€18.9) a year, or R1,191 for those receiving […]
Wider implications for Russian ownership law
Controversial new legislation placing a 20% limit on foreign ownership of media companies in Russia is likely to have wider implications than previously thought.