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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,…

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German region sees strong pay TV growth

There were 6.1 million pay TV subscribers in Germany and 6.8 million in all German…

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Dailymotion strikes deal with Future Artists

Orange-owned video sharing portal Dailymotion has struck a deal with independent film producer Future Artists…

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Private launches new adult channel

Adult content specialist Private Media Group is to launch a new TV entertainment channel –…

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Algeria to open TV business to private investors

The Algerian parliament is to examine a new audiovisual media law that could open up…

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UPC Romania extends 200Mbps to five new cities

Cable operator UPC Romania has extended its 200Mbps internet service to five new cities. The…

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SPI International refreshes Filmbox brand

TV content distributer and broadcast company SPI International has introduced new channel logos and an…

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Access to demo support for new DLNA profile

Multiscreen technology provider Access is to demonstrate support for the new DLNA Commercial Video Profile-2…

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New operations chief for Chello DMC

Transmission services provider Chello DMC has named Matthijs Zwart as linear operations director at its…

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PDI Communications joins MoCA

PDI Communications, a designer and manufacturer of radio frequency electronics equipment has joined the Multimedia-over-Coax…

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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…

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Fourtou: Vivendi could spin off media arm, retain SFR

Vivendi could retain control of telecom group SFR and spin off its more profitable media…

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Rostelecom to focus on fixed line and content

Russian service provider Rostelecom is likely to adopt a new strategy focused on its fixed…

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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…

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Vipnet begins migration to new satellite platform

Croatian telecom operator Vipnet is beginning the migration of its satellite TV platform to the…

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TV4 to launch new lifestyle and sports channel

Swedish commercial broadcaster TV4 is due to launch a third channel, TV12, in spring 2014…

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New TV platforms for South Africa

South African transmission services provider Sentech unveiled a new DTH satellite service last week to…

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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…

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Beltelecom adds channels to Zala TV lineup

Belarusian pay TV operator Beltelecom is set to trial a range of new TV channels…

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Thuuz Sports launches on Google Glass

Mobile and connected TV sports service Thuuz is launching a version of its app on…

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Amazon prepares for internet-streaming STB launch

Amazon is reportedly planning to release a video-streaming set-top box in time for Christmas, going…

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Twitter files for US$1 billion IPO

Twitter has filed for an IPO at a proposed offering price of US$1 billion (€736…

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Arris to triple investment in new product development

Arris plans to spend over US$500 million (€367 million) on new product development following its…

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Tablet use up among children as TV ownership dips

Tablet use among children in the UK has more than tripled in the last year,…

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BT Sport open to all in October

BT Sport is making its magazine and live sport programming available to all Freeview, BT…

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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…

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Curzon Home Cinema launching on BT TV

Curzon Home Cinema, the cinema chain’s on-demand service, has launched on BT TV, bringing independent…

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Scripps launches online video site ulive

Scripps Networks Interactive has launched a new digital lifestyle video site called ulive, drawing on…

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Russian VoD site Tvigle launches PlayStation app

Russian video-on-demand site Tvigle has launched an app for Sony PlayStation consoles.  The firm said…

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Netflix adds HD streaming to iOS app

Netflix has updated its iOS app to include HD streaming and support for Apple Airplay…