Scripps Networks UK & EMEA has significantly extended the reach of Travel Channel in Austria by launching the pay-TV service on the network of UPC Austria, the country’s largest cable operator.
UPC Austria driven by internet and telephony
Austria’s largest cable operator UPC Austria has acquired 8,100 new internet customers in Q3 2014.
Frank Zelger to become CCO of Liberty Austria & Switzerland
US media company Liberty Global has created the new position of chief customer officer (CCO) at its cable subsidiaries in Austria and Switzerland, UPC Austria and UPC Cablecom, which have been operating under joint leadership since August, 2014.
UPC Austria to launch OTT service Horizon Go
Austria’s largest cable operator UPC Austria will introduce OTT service Horizon Go on November 10, 2014.
Exclusive: Unitymedia Kabel BW considers Netflix countermove
German cable operator Unitymedia Kabel BW considers countering Netflix through a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) offering resembling the MyPrime service recently launched by its Swiss sister company UPC Cablecom.
UPC Austria adds sports to VOD platform
Austria’s largest cable operator UPC Austria has expanded its video-on-demand (VOD) service by sports programmes from German pay-TV channels Sport1+ und Sport1 US.
Brandauer to head UPC Austria’s legal department
Mathias Brandauer, previously director legal B2C, has become the new head of the legal department of UPC Austria as of June 1.
UPC Austria to add 11 HD channels
Austria’s largest cable operator UPC Austria will take 11 new HD channels on board its line-up on 20 May, 2014.
Universal Channel to join UPC in Austria and Switzerland
The German version of movie and series channel Universal Channel will expand into neighbouring Austria and Switzerland.
Universal Channel to launch at Unitymedia Kabel BW
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.