The Russian cable operator Akado Telecom will soon begin offering Viasat channels again to its subscribers.
Danmon builds Viasat UHD transmission control
Danmon Group has installed the transmission control suite for newly launched UHD channel Viasat Sport.
Viasat plans Virtual Reality Olympics
Viasat has announced plans to offer coverage of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in both 360 degree Virtual Reality and Ultra HD formats, the first broadcaster in Europe to do so.
European pay-TV in the hands of the few
Just six pay-TV groups hold half of the European Union’s pay-TV subscribers, according to a new report from the European Audiovisual Observatory.
New Viasat Russian operation emerges
National Media Group (NMG) has finalised the acquisition of an 80% stake in Viasat’s Russian pay-TV business.
Trace expands in Russia
Viasat has begun to distribute the channels Trace Sport Stars HD and Trace Urban HD in Russia.
Eutelsat and ViaSat form broadband JV
Eutelsat Communications and ViaSat have agreed to create a joint venture combining Eutelsat’s current European broadband business with ViaSat’s broadband technologies and consumer ISP business.
Viasat goes local in Russia
The Russian part of Viasat group will start designing its six movie channels locally from next month.
SES and Viasat extend distribution
Popular Nordic channels including TV3, Viasat Sport and Viasat Film will continue to be broadcast from the 5 degrees East.
New CEE TV venture for Viasat
The Ukrainian national telco Kyivstar has teamed up with Viasat to launch a new internet TV service.