The Federal German Court of Justice, Bundesgerichtshof, has failed to declare a final verdict in the long-lasting dispute regarding the question whether cable operators are entitled to claim carriage fees from the […]
Unitymedia rolls out free Wi-Fi in 100 cities
German cable operator Unitymedia will set up public internet hotspots in selected cities within its coverage area in federal states North-Rhine Westphalia, Hessen and Baden-Württemberg.
Silverline Movie Channel changes hands; goes international
Munich-based media entrepreneur Ralph Piller has acquired German pay-TV channel Silverline Movie Channel and plans to expand the service by increasing distribution, launching an HD version and entering international markets, […]
FRK challenges Liberty Global’s German cable deal
German cable operator association FRK wants to achieve that US media company Liberty Global has to revoke the acquisition of cable company Kabel BW by its subsidiary Unitymedia.
Unitymedia to close down analogue cable TV
Germany’s second-largest cable operator Unitymedia will initiate analogue switch-off across its entire network on July 1, 2015.
Unitymedia gains 80,000 new Horizon customers
Germany’s second-largest cable operator Unitymedia has recorded 80,000 new customers for its multimedia box Horizon in Q1 2015 – more than in any other quarter.
Deutsches Musik Fernsehen to launch at Unitymedia
German music channel Deutsches Musik Fernsehen will be available on the cable network of Unitymedia from April 27, 2015.
Unitymedia to drop Kabel BW brand in April
German cable operator Unitymedia Kabel BW will solely use the brand name Unitymedia across its whole footprint from April 2015.
Liberty Global unblocks German cable acquisition
The takeover of German cable operator Kabel BW by US media company Liberty Global, parent company of Unitymedia, is now legally binding.
New local TV channel in Cologne
Köln.tv, a new local TV channel for Cologne, Bonn, Leverkusen and surroundings, has launched on January 5, 2015.