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NetCologne adds new channels to line-up
German service provider NetCologne is adding ProSieben Maxx to its channel line-up. The free-to-air channel…
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Google Chromecast to boost set-top and dongle market
The release of Google’s Chromecast TV dongle is due to push the smart set-top box…
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OSN acquires South Asian channel provider Pehla
Middle East pay TV operator OSN has acquired South Asian channel provider Pehla Media &…
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Sky Deutschland to test Ultra HD via satellite
Pay TV operator Sky Deutschland is to launch test transmissions of Ultra HD via satellite…
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RTL plans Russia exit
European broadcast giant RTL Group is planning to exit the Russian market after reportedly failing…
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Telefónica wins backing for KPN German subsidiary takeover
Telefónica has improved its offer for Netherlands-based KPN’s German mobile operator E-Plus, winning the approval…
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Eurosport launches multi-feed tennis on Sky Deutschland
Sports channel Eurosport has launched a new multi-feed service for the US Open tennis championship…
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MTV Video Music Awards sets new Twitter record
The MTV Video Music Awards set a record for tweets-per-minute over the weekend, beating a…
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Ewe Tel chooses Agama
German service provider Ewe Tel has chosen Agama’s DTV Monitoring Solution to deliver quality assurance…
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Telenet names new finance chief
Belgian cable operator Telenet has named Birgit Conix as chief financial officer, reporting to CEO…
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Telefónica agrees Czech set-top deal with EKT
Telefónica Czech Republic has selected EKT (Eagle Kingdom Technologies) to supply its new interactive set…
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FilmTrack raises US$20m
FilmTrack, a software-as-a-service (SaaS), rights and content management firm for the film, video and television…
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Aspiro TV to become Norigin Media after MBO
Multiscreen TV technology provider Aspiro TV’s management team have bought out the company and will…
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EBU launches Hypermux contribution platform
The EBU’s Eurovision network has launched a new contribution multiplex platform as an upgrade to…
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Numericable launches OTT with TeVolution to extend reach
French cable operator Numericable has launched a TV-via-ADSL service to extend its reach outside its…
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Portuguese regulator approves Zon’s acquisition of Optimus
Portugal’s competition watchdog has formally approved the acquisition by pay TV provider Zon Multimédia of…
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Swisscom signs cooperation deal on fibre in Haut-Valais
Swisscom and Danet Oberwallis have signed an agreement to cooperate in the development and commercialisation…
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UTV Media hit by weak TV ad revenues
UTV Media, owner of Northern Irish broadcaster UTV, reported declines in first half revenues and…
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Netflix model can help TV avoid fate of music industry, says Spacey
The House of Cards model pioneered by Netflix offers the TV business the best way…
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Just 1.5% of TV viewing done on other devices
Just 1.5% of TV viewing is done on other screens, such as tablets, smartphones and…
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UPC Poland launches free-to-air service to trump DTT
Polish cable operator UPC Poland has made 35 channels available free to view and unencrypted…
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One week left for EU internet TV consultation
The European Commission’s consultation on media convergence, looking at issues such as connected TV standards,…
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ESPN holds web-TV talks
ESPN has reportedly held preliminary talks about offering its suite of channels to new web-based…
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Yahoo! orders Boris Johnson spoof from Warner Bros’ Yalli
Yahoo! UK has ordered a new five-part original series Boris Johnson’s Guide to London. The…
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Elion and EMT to create mobile version of NutiTV
TeliaSonera-backed Estonian telco Elion is deepening its collaboration with mobile sister company EMT to offer…
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Multimedia Polska adds HD channels
Polish cable operator Multimedia Polska has added Universal Channel HD and E! Entertainment HD to…
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Neotion launches CI+ 1.3 CAM for Plustelka in Slovakia
France-based digital technology provider Neotion has launched a new cardless conditional-access module (CAM) for Slovakian…
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Boxfish opens up TV spoken word capture software
Second screen technology specialist Boxfish has opened up the API for its platform, which captures…
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Comux launches Local TV
Comux UK, community-owned business selected by Ofcom to build and operate the UK’s new local TV…