German media company Freenet, a major shareholder in Sunrise, will vote against the Swiss telco’s proposed takeover of cable operator UPC Switzerland, arguing that the price was too high and the conditions unfavourable.
Liberty Global’s Swiss cable deal faces in-depth investigation
Swiss competition authority WEKO will examine the planned takeover of Liberty Global’s cable subsidiary UPC by telecommunications company Sunrise in greater detail.
Insight TV first 4K HDR channel on Sunrise’s TV neo OTT app
Insight TV will be the first 4K UHD HDR channel to launch on Sunrise’s new TV neo max OTT app.
Sunrise launches Apple TV app with operator login from Stoneroos
As part of the launch of Sunrise TV neo, Stoneroos has announced the tvOS application with Single Sign-on operator login.
Sunrise launches OTT TV service with 4K
Swiss network operator Sunrise has launched a multiscreen TV platform as an OTT service, offered as an app for Apple TV, smartphones and tablets (iOS/Android) as well as via the web for PCs and laptops.
Sunrise to acquire UPC Switzerland from Liberty Global
Swiss telecommunications company Sunrise has agreed to acquire cable operator UPC Switzerland, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Liberty Global, for an enterprise value of CHF6.3 billion (€5.5 billion).
UPC Switzerland: Sunrise in “advanced discussions” with Liberty Global
The possible acquisition of Liberty Global’s Swiss cable operator UPC Schweiz by Swiss telecommunications company Sunrise Communications Group is further taking shape.
UPC Switzerland: Sunrise confirms takeover talks with Liberty Global
Swiss telecommunications company Sunrise has confirmed that it is in discussions with Liberty Global regarding a possible acquisition of its Swiss cable subsidiary UPC Schweiz.
Sunrise in talks to buy UPC Switzerland from Liberty Global
Swiss telecommunications company Sunrise is apparently in advanced talks to buy Liberty Global’s cable business in Switzerland, UPC.
UPC CEO: Consolidation makes sense in Swiss market
Eric Tveter, outgoing CEO of Switzerland’s largest cable operator UPC, is in favour of merging his company with another market player.