The Turkish DTH platform D-Smart has deployed Broadpeak’s umbrellaVDN solution for its OTT service.
TRT grows hybrid service
The Turkish public broadcaster TRT has launched its seventh HbbTV app.
New film channels for Turkey
Guc Digital has launched four dedicated HD movie channels on Turksat’s digital cable service Teledunya.
Multiscreen platform boosts Turkcell
Turkcell’s platform Turkcell TV+ gained 40,000 subscribers in Q1 to reach around 100,000 in the first six months since its launch as an expanded service.
BeIN buys Digiturk
Digiturk has reportedly been sold to the Qatari BeIN Media Group for a fee of between $1 billion and $1.2 billion.
TRT launches hybrid services
The Turkish public broadcaster TRT has started hybrid TV services employing HbbTV technology by Sofia Digital.
Discovery inks Turkish DTH deal
The new Turkish DTH platform Filbox has entered into an agreement with Discovery Networks CEEMEA.
Al Jazeera set to buy Digiturk
Al Jazeera’s BeIN Media Group is close to buying Digiturk, according to Reuters, citing three sources familiar with the talks currently taking place between the two parties.
Alfa bids for Turkcell
Alfa Telecom has made an offer of $2.8 billion to buy back a 13.8% stake in Turkcell.
FilmBox Live targets Turkey and Poland
The multiscreen VOD platform FilmBox Live has embarked on local promotions in Turkey and Poland to expand its visibility and secure more subscribers.