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Universal Channel rebrands as Universal TV

May 3, 2018 18.16 Europe/London By Robert Briel

NBCU’s UK channel Universal Channel is now known as Universal TV.

Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: UK, Universal Channel, Universal TV Edited: 3 May 2018 18:18

Universal Channel to leave Poland

June 6, 2017 11.08 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Universal Channel will pull out of Poland at the end of August after 10 years.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, TV Tagged With: Universal Channel Edited: 6 June 2017 12:09

Universal rebrand in Adria region

August 3, 2016 09.20 Europe/London By Chris Dziadul

NBCUniversal International Networks (NBCUIN) is to rebrand Universal Channel to Diva in Serbia, Croatia and Slovenia.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, TV Tagged With: Croatia, Diva, NBCUniversal International Networks, Serbia, Slovenia, Universal Channel Edited: 3 August 2016 09:46

Too many ads on Discovery and Universal in Slovenia

August 19, 2014 11.36 Europe/London By Julian Clover

Ofcom has investigated two multi-territory channels after their advertising exceeded the clock hour allowance. 

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, TV Tagged With: Discovery Slovenia, Ofcom, Universal Channel Edited: 20 August 2014 10:37

Universal Channel to join UPC in Austria and Switzerland

May 15, 2014 17.10 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

The German version of movie and series channel Universal Channel will expand into neighbouring Austria and Switzerland.

Filed Under: Cable, Newsline, TV Tagged With: Austria, carriage, Switzerland, Universal Channel, UPC Austria, UPC Cablecom Edited: 15 May 2014 17:13

Universal Channel to launch at Unitymedia Kabel BW

April 24, 2014 10.24 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

Universal Networks International Germany will extend the reach of its pay-TV channel Universal Channel in Germany and roll out the service to Austria and Switzerland.

Filed Under: Cable, Newsline, TV Tagged With: Germany, Unitymedia Kabel BW, Universal Channel, UPC Austria, UPC Cablecom Edited: 24 April 2014 10:25

Universal Channel launches in Germany

May 22, 2013 09.45 Europe/London By Robert Briel

NBCUniversal International Television had announced the first-ever launch of flagship pay-TV brand, Universal Channel, in Germany. Sky Deutschland and Deutsche Telecom to premiere the channel beginning September 5.

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: Deutsche Telecom, Germany, Sky Deutschland, Universal Channel Edited: 22 May 2013 09:45

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