Dutch cabler Ziggo, the country’s largest operator, has clinched a deal with the premium pay-TV provider HBO to launch a branded S-VOD service. Starting later this year, Ziggo will offer […]
Ziggo adds SBS HD channels
Ziggo, Holland’s largest cable operator, is set to add three HD channels from SBS Broadcasting from June onwards.
LTE licence awarded to Dutch cablers
Dutch cable operators Ziggo and UPC are among the recipients of the new 2.6 GHz licences for mobile broadband services.
Future for on-demand channels?
“At the moment people who have an interest in niche channels are under served by the cable operators, ” said Yoram Levi, Manager Content, Ziggo, speaking at the Kabelraden congress.
Ziggo plans 3D trials
Ziggo, Holland’s largest cable operator, is planning 3D trials. However, it has not yet set any specific dates or programmes.
Ziggo reports almost 50% digital
Dutch cable operator Ziggo came close to the 50% tipping point for digital homes in 2009. Out of a total of 3,165,000 analogue cable TV customers, 1,552,000 subscribed to digital. […]
Ziggo removes CNN from analogue
Holland’s largest cable operator Ziggo has removed CNN International from the basic analogue tier in a number of cities including Utrecht.
New hurdle for Dutch Open Cable
Parties interested in reselling an analogue cable offer need to seek judgement on the question of who is responsible for the distribution contracts with the broadcasters, the Dutch telecoms regulator […]
OPTA publishes “final” Open Cable rules
The Dutch telecoms regulator OPTA has published the final version of the Open Cable rules and pricing for the nation’s two major operators, Ziggo and UPC.
Fox films for Ziggo VOD
20th Century Fox films and the Dutch cable operator Ziggo have signed an agreement for the on-demand portal. Fox movies will become available in Full HD with Dolby Surround.