Orange has filed a complaint with the French competition authority (Autorité de la concurrence ) about the exclusive distribution deal between CanalSat and TF1.
France set for over-the-air catch-up TV
Following a test of push-VOD over the digital terrestrial network, France could launch VOD and catch-up TV services over the air sometime next year. But first, a number of issues […]
Broadcasters line up for World Cup in 3D
In the last week leading up to the FIFA 2010 World Cup football, broadcasters are now lining up their distribution platforms to bring a selected number of the games in […]
Orange adds MyTF1 to its Livebox
French IPTV provider Orange is expected to add the on-demand service MyTF1 to its Livebox service within the next few weeks, according to local press reports.
TF1 goes Over The Top
MIPCOM 2010 – CANNES. French commercial broadcaster TF1 is showing its Over The Top solution on a Samsung TV set here at the MIP Digital Showcases & Lounge.
French channels agree on DTH switch-off
The seven main French legacy broadcasters have agreed to a simultaneous switch-off of their analogue satellite DTH transmissions. All channels will switch off in November 2011, when the last French […]
Claude Berda takes the helm at TF1
Following the resignation of Patrick Le Lay as director at French commercial broadcaster TF1, the board has appointed Claude Berda, director and CEO of Groupe AB.
France okays TF1 acquisitions
The French competition authority has given the green light to the acquisition of TMC and NT1 by the country’s biggest commercial broadcaster, TF1, but has set a number of conditions […]
CSA approves two push-VOD pilots
The French media authority CSA has approved two pilots for push-VOD services over the nation’s digital terrestrial network.
TF1 to feature on Samsung Connected TV
TF1 has announced a three-year partnership with Samsung Electronics France. From March 2010, Samsung products sold in France will feature interactive services tied to the commercial broadcaster’s flagship brands and […]