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PrimaCom stakes claim as cable ‘counterweight’ with new acquisition
German cable operator PrimaCom has acquired regional cable network DTK Deutsche Telekabel, increasing its footprint…
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Cisco implements first cloud-based RDK IPTV for Europe
Cisco has implemented what it says is the industry’s first Reference Design Kit (RDK)-based IPTV…
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UK digital media consumption to overtake TV this year
The average time Britons spent per day accessing digital media is due to overtake TV…
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Volia moves Russian channels to pay tier, awaits regulator’s move
Ukrainian cable operator Volia has said it will not remove Russian news channels from its…
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Teo adds new HD service
Lithuanian IPTV operator Teo has added national channel LRT HD to its line-up. Teo’s smart…
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Cyfrowy Polsat secures Formula 1
Cyfrowy Polsat has secured rights to show coverage of Formula 1 motor racing in Poland….
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Apple brand rating drops due to ‘lack of new products’
Apple’s brand preference rating fell by 5.1 points between Q2 and Q4 2013, according to…
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Asian digital TV penetration to grow by 500 million homes
Digital TV penetration in the Asia Pacific region is set to increase by 501 million…
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Virgin Media appoints former Scripps exec as legal head
Virgin Media has appointed Scripps Networks Interactive’s former senior vice president of commercial and legal…
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AirTies launches portable set-top
Set-top box and wireless networking specialist AirTies has launched a new portable wireless set-top box…
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The TV App Agency partners with analytics firm Nice People at Work
The TV App Agency is partnering with content management and analytics specialists Nice People at Work…
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Maxisat partners with Arris for multiscreen Content Hub expansion
Finland-based multiscreen TV services firm Maxisat has selected Arris to provide a multiple bitrate (MBR)…
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R&M appoints former Technicolor exec
Swiss cabling systems manufacturer, R&M has appointed former Technicolor executive Roger Keller as its new…
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Vodafone to acquire ONO for €7.2 billion
Vodafone has agreed to acquire Spain’s ONO for the equivalent of €7.2 billion, following last…
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Vivendi chooses Numericable owner Altice for SFR sale
Vivendi’s supervisory board on Friday entered into exclusive negotiations with Altice to sell its SFR…
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STB market declines 10% despite gateway gains
The global set-top box (STB) market declined 10% year-on-year in 2013, despite an increase in…
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Lauder leaves CME after two decades
Ronald Lauder, the founder of CME has resigned from the company’s board. Lauder started CME…
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Arabsat issues RFP for four new satellites
Middle East satellite operator Arabsat has issued a request for proposals for the procurement of…
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Liberty-Ziggo deal to be reviewed by EU regulator
European antitrust watchdog the European Commission will reportedly review Liberty Global’s agreed takeover of Dutch…
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Rovi appoints former Arris exec Burke as COO
Rovi has appointed former Motorola Home and Arris executive John Burke as executive vice president…
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Russia’s RSCC launches two new TV satellites
The Russian Satellite Communication Company (RSCC) has successfully launched two new communications and broadcasting satellites…
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Wuaki adds Hunger Games, Expendables
European streaming service Wuaki.tv has added Lionsgate UK-distributed movies such as The Hunger Games: Catching…
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YouSee extends à la carte concept to mobile offering
Danish cable operator YouSee has extended its Bland Selv à la carte concept to mobile…
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A+E Networks UK launches History on Latvian IPTV
A+E Networks UK is launching History on Latvian IPTV operator Lattelecom’s network. The channel will…
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UPC Poland adds film channel to line-up
Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC Poland has added movie service Stopklatka TV to its line-up…
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Belgacom lines up two new directors
Belgian telco Belgacom is set to appoint two female independent directors at its annual general…
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Liberty Global buys remaining 20% in Chile’s VTR
Liberty Global has acquired the remaining 20% of outstanding shares in Chile’s largest cable operator…
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TV Nova renews streaming deal with Visual Unity
Czech broadcaster TV Nova has renewed its streaming services deal with OTT platform and multiscreen…
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Vivendi chooses Numericable owner Altice for SFR sale
Vivendi’s supervisory board has decided to enter into exclusive negotiations with Altice to sell its…
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ONO shareholders approve IPO but may still opt for Vodafone deal
ONO’s shareholders yesterday approved plans for an initial public offering of the company’s shares. However,…