Netflix is now available as an app on the Horizon HD recorder offered by UPC in Switzerland.
UPC appoints Anna Gatti
UPC (Switzerland and Austria) has appointed Anna Gatti, as Chief Marketing, Products and Digital Officer.
UPC Switzerland launches eSports portal
UPC Switzerland is launching an eSports portal, eSports.ch.
UPC Switzerland & Austria to give away Connect Box for free
Cable operator UPC will provide around 300,000 internet customers in Switzerland and Austria with its new-generation modem Connect Box free of charge.
Swiss cable loses 129,000 TV customers
The Swiss cable operators have lost 129,000 TV customers in the past 12 months, mainly due to the strong competition with IPTV provider Swisscom.
Swisscom hit by CHF72 million fine in sports rights dispute
Swiss competition authority WEKO has imposed a CHF71.8 million (€64.6 million) fine against telco Swisscom for anti-competitive behaviour in the pay-TV sports rights business.
Swiss TV market: IPTV wins, cable loses
Switzerland’s national telco Swisscom has increased its number of IPTV customers in Q1 2016 by 36,000 to a total of 1.37 million.
Eurochannel launches in Switzerland
Eurochannel, the TV channel dedicated to European movies, series, documentaries and music, has launched in Switzerland on the TV platform operated by net+.
Freenet acquires stake in Swiss Sunrise
German mobile communications company Freenet has purchased a 23.8% stake in Swiss telco Sunrise for around €714 million.
Switzerland: IPTV continues to erode cable
Swiss telco Swisscom has continued to increase its number of TV customers at the expense of cable operators in 2015.