The current HD carriage distribution model of Germany’s largest cable operator Kabel Deutschland doesn’t comply with the principle of equal chances and poses unreasonable obstructions to smaller and new TV […]
Germany approves HbbTV removal by platform operators
German platform operators don’t have to distribute TV channels’ HbbTV services on their networks as they are not considered to be part of the programme content.
RTL Deutschland plans international pay-TV channel
German commercial broadcast group Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland wants to launch a TV channel for viewers in international markets.
Germany to get new home shopping channels
The German media authorities’ licencing and supervision commission ZAK has issued TV licences to two new home shopping broadcasters at its latest assembly in Berlin.
Green light for Sportamerica HD and Joiz
The German Commission for authorization and supervision (ZAK) has issued the green light for three new channels.
New German entertainment channel: FTL
The German media authority ZAK has issued a licence to a new free-to-air channel FTL.
In Brief: SFR, Sat.1 Gold, UKTV
French IPTV provider SFR has introduced remote PVR scheduling via smartphones and tablets. Customers can download the free SFR TV app in the Android and Apple stores.
Germany to decide on future of DVB-H
The German state media authorities hope to reach a decision on giving DVB-H mobile TV a second chance by the middle of March. A condition for opening a new tender […]