Approximately 93% of the connected televisions for sale support HbbTV and HbbTV services are being deployed by broadcasters throughout Europe, according to the EBU.
TVE launches four live channels on Google Glass
Spanish public broadcaster TVE has launched a special app for Google Glass enabling people to watch the four main channels live.
FilmOn signs deal with TVE Internacional
Online streaming TV platform FilmOn has signed an agreement with Spanish state-broadcaster TVE to stream an international version of the channel on a global basis.
Syria in frame on Eutelsat jamming
Syria is believed to have joined Iran in jamming satellite frequencies of international broadcasters, affecting not only Arabic and Persian language broadcasts but also 25 broadcasters, who had to make contingency plans.
RTVE launches HbbTV on international channels
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE has added HbbTV to the satellite signals of its international channels 24 Horas and TVE Internacional.
TVE and 24 Horas go widescreen
Spanish public broadcaster TVE has announced it will start tests to broadcast in widescreen on its Eutelsat Hot Bird 8 broadcasts of the free-to-air channels TVE International and 24 Horas from November 15.
Spain tests HD over DTT
Abertis Telecom and the Spanish Ministry of Industry have started HD test transmissions in Madrid and Barcelona on a dedicated DTT multiplex.