The Swiss cable operators’ industry association Swisscable has changed its name into Suissedigital.
Silverline Movie Channel changes hands; goes international
Munich-based media entrepreneur Ralph Piller has acquired German pay-TV channel Silverline Movie Channel and plans to expand the service by increasing distribution, launching an HD version and entering international markets, he told Broadband TV News.
Internet drives Swiss cable growth
Switzerland’s cable operators continue to gain new customers through their internet access services, but can’t halt the loss of classic cable TV subscriptions caused by the strong competition with IPTV providers.
Internet main growth driver for Swiss cable in 2014
The Swiss cable operators have gained 95,200 new internet customers last year.
Internet and IPTV grow in Switzerland
The Swiss cable operators have won a total of 100,300 new internet customers in the past 12 months.
Cable remains dominant TV platform in Switzerland
At the end of 2013, Switzerland had more than 2,692,400 cable TV subscribers, down 57,600 from 2,750,700 the previous year.
High water mark for Swiss cable internet
Internet speeds of 150 Mbps have resulted in uptake of cable internet in Switzerland of over 1 million customers.
Swiss cable further ahead on digitisation
Cable networks in Switzerland have grown the number of digital connections in the country by 25% over the last 12 months.
Swiss cable shows digital growth
Cable networks in Switzerland recorded growth in all digital services during the third quarter of this year, according to the cable association Swisscable.