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Fox International Channels to acquire Setanta Africa
Fox International Channels (FIC) is the final stages of acquiring sports channel provider Setanta Africa,…
German region sees strong pay TV growth
There were 6.1 million pay TV subscribers in Germany and 6.8 million in all German…
Dailymotion strikes deal with Future Artists
Orange-owned video sharing portal Dailymotion has struck a deal with independent film producer Future Artists…
Private launches new adult channel
Adult content specialist Private Media Group is to launch a new TV entertainment channel –…
Algeria to open TV business to private investors
The Algerian parliament is to examine a new audiovisual media law that could open up…
UPC Romania extends 200Mbps to five new cities
Cable operator UPC Romania has extended its 200Mbps internet service to five new cities. The…
SPI International refreshes Filmbox brand
TV content distributer and broadcast company SPI International has introduced new channel logos and an…
Access to demo support for new DLNA profile
Multiscreen technology provider Access is to demonstrate support for the new DLNA Commercial Video Profile-2…
New operations chief for Chello DMC
Transmission services provider Chello DMC has named Matthijs Zwart as linear operations director at its…
PDI Communications joins MoCA
PDI Communications, a designer and manufacturer of radio frequency electronics equipment has joined the Multimedia-over-Coax…
BBC to launch Radio 1 video channel on iPlayer
The BBC is set to launch a Radio 1 video channel on its iPlayer catch-up…
Fourtou: Vivendi could spin off media arm, retain SFR
Vivendi could retain control of telecom group SFR and spin off its more profitable media…
Rostelecom to focus on fixed line and content
Russian service provider Rostelecom is likely to adopt a new strategy focused on its fixed…
Lovefilm signs exclusive deal for NBC drama Crossing Lines
Amazon-owned video-on-demand service Lovefilm has taken exclusive rights to NBC crime-drama Crossing Lines in the…
Vipnet begins migration to new satellite platform
Croatian telecom operator Vipnet is beginning the migration of its satellite TV platform to the…
TV4 to launch new lifestyle and sports channel
Swedish commercial broadcaster TV4 is due to launch a third channel, TV12, in spring 2014…
New TV platforms for South Africa
South African transmission services provider Sentech unveiled a new DTH satellite service last week to…
TTP wins Ofcom contract to study future of DTT and white space
UK media and telecom regulator Ofcom has awarded a contract to Cambridge-based technology company TTP…
Beltelecom adds channels to Zala TV lineup
Belarusian pay TV operator Beltelecom is set to trial a range of new TV channels…
Thuuz Sports launches on Google Glass
Mobile and connected TV sports service Thuuz is launching a version of its app on…
Amazon prepares for internet-streaming STB launch
Amazon is reportedly planning to release a video-streaming set-top box in time for Christmas, going…
Twitter files for US$1 billion IPO
Twitter has filed for an IPO at a proposed offering price of US$1 billion (€736…
Arris to triple investment in new product development
Arris plans to spend over US$500 million (€367 million) on new product development following its…
Tablet use up among children as TV ownership dips
Tablet use among children in the UK has more than tripled in the last year,…
BT Sport open to all in October
BT Sport is making its magazine and live sport programming available to all Freeview, BT…
Eutelsat ceases broadcasts on disputed 28.5° East frequencies
Eutelsat has ceased broadcasts on transponders on Eutelsat 28A at the 28.5° East position that…
Curzon Home Cinema launching on BT TV
Curzon Home Cinema, the cinema chain’s on-demand service, has launched on BT TV, bringing independent…
Scripps launches online video site ulive
Scripps Networks Interactive has launched a new digital lifestyle video site called ulive, drawing on…
Russian VoD site Tvigle launches PlayStation app
Russian video-on-demand site Tvigle has launched an app for Sony PlayStation consoles. The firm said…
Netflix adds HD streaming to iOS app
Netflix has updated its iOS app to include HD streaming and support for Apple Airplay…