An infrastructure fund of the US investment bank Morgan Stanley wants to acquire the majority stake in Germany’s second largest cable operator Tele Columbus.
1&1 launches digital TV service with Zattoo and ABOX42 [UPDATE]
German DSL provider 1&1 has set up a digital TV platform in collaboration with B2B service providers Zattoo and ABOX42.
Tele Columbus on growth course
Germany’s third-largest cable operator Tele Columbus reports strong growth following its acquisitions of Primacom and Pepcom which have been included in the corporate figures since August 1 and December 1, 2015 respectively.
German cartel office approves Tele Columbus/United Internet deal
The federal German anti-trust authority Bundeskartellamt has given the green light to internet service provider United Internet to acquire further shares in cable operator Tele Columbus, a cartel office spokesman confirmed to Broadband TV News.
Ex-Tele Columbus head: German cable consolidation to continue
The recent acquisition of a major stake in Tele Columbus by United Internet is likely to be followed by further strategic moves in Germany’s vibrant cable market, expects Dietmar Schickel, former long-time managing director of cable operator Tele Columbus.
United Internet takes major stake in Tele Columbus
German internet service provider United Internet has – through its subsidiary United Internet Ventures – secured a share package of around 15.31% in cable operator Tele Columbus.
Germany’s 1&1 adds Sky to IPTV platform
German internet service provider 1&1 has commenced giving the customers of its IPTV platform 1&1 Digital-TV the possibility to subscribe to the pay-TV packages of Sky Deutschland following a distribution deal signed between both companies.
United Internet plans acquisitions in Germany
Ralph Dommermuth, CEO of German telecommunications company United Internet, wants to further expand its broadband network in Germany following the recent takeover of Versatel.