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Belgacom launches new set-top and TV reception equipment

Belgacom has launched a new set-top box as part of a new range of consumer…

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New version of Freebox

French ISP Free has launched a new version of its Freebox to replace the legacy…

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Ustream to make content available via Blinkx

Internet video platform provider Blinkx has struck a deal with social video platform provider Ustream…

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Inea launches mobile WiFi spots on public transport

Polish cable operator Inea is launching mobile WiFi hotspots on public transport in the cities…

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Beltelcom adds Outdoor HD and MGM HD

Belarusian IPTV provider Beltelecom has added two high definition channels to the programming line-up on…

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Mtel expands fibre-optic network

Bulgarian operator Mtel has expanded its fixed fibre-optic network to the city of Ruse, in…

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News Corp shareholders approve split

News Corp’s shareholders have approved the division of the company into separate media and publishing…

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RGB Networks passes birthday milestone

Video technology provider RGB Networks has passed the milestone of US$300 million (€226 million) in…

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Blinkbox boss promoted to digital chief as Tesco gears up for new services

Michael Comish, the co-founder and CEO of Tesco-owned online movie and TV store Blinbox, has…

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Sony undercuts Xbox, plans original PS4 programming

Sony is set to undercut Microsoft’s forthcoming Xbox One by US$100 (€75) when it launches…

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Orange Romania partners with SES for DTH

SES and GlobeCast are providing services to Orange Romania for the launch of its direct-to-home…

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French ISPs can now take Canal+ movie channels

Canal+ has published reference offers for its seven Ciné+ movie channels, allowing ISPs to make…

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UK viewers slower than US and Canada in adopting mobile VOD

UK consumers are slower than their transatlantic counterparts in adopting non-linear mobile TV services according…

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Netflix not infringing Rovi patents, judge rules

Netflix has been found innocent of infringing patents for interactive programming guides owned by TV…

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BBC to live-stream Wimbledon

The BBC will offer an “unprecedented” 10 live streams as part of its coverage of…

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BBC criticised over failed digital initiative

The BBC has come under fire for its failed Digital Media Initiative (DMI) with BBC Trustee Anthony…

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Chello takes SPT titles for Turkey

Chello Zone has acquired more than 50 titles from Sony Pictures Television for Turkish channel…

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Sky Deutschland 2TB DVR now available on Unitymedia

Sky Deutschland has made its DVR set-top box with a 2TB hard drive for subscribers…

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A+E Networks UK names new general manager for Poland

A+E Networks UK has named Izabella Wiley in the new role of general manager for…

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NPO streamlines web presence

Dutch public broadcasting organisation NPO has launched the new NPO.nl website as it looks to simplify…

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Harmonic names global sales chief

Video technology provider Harmonic has named George Stromeyer as its new senior vice-president of worldwide…

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Civolution teams up with LVL Studio for second-screen synch

Content security and second-screen synchronisation specialist Civolution has teamed up with Canadian TV user experience…

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Arris launches new adaptive bit-rate packager

Technology provider Arris has launched a new packager for adaptive bit-rate video streams for multiscreen…

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Numericable launches new African package, adds new channels

French cable operator Numericable has added two new international  à la carte premium channels to…

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UPC Austria targets businesses with triple-play

Cable operator UPC Austria has made a series of triple-play packages available to small businesses….

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Romtelecom offering Galaxy Tab with BBC Knowledge to new subs

Romanian telco and pay TV operator Romtelecom has begun offering new triple-play subscribers a free…

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RTS opens entries for Young Technologist competition

The UK Royal Television Society (RTS) has opened entries for its Young Technologist Award 2013….

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Canal Digital Kabel-TV chooses NetCracker

Norway’s Canal Digital Kabel-TV has chosen NetCracker to provide billing software to replace its legacy…

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Rostelecom names new strategy and investor relations chief

Russian service provider Rostelecom has named Maria Florenteva as vice-president, strategic planning and investors relations….

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Intel moving forward to secure content for pay TV service

Intel is reportedly offering a premium of up to 75% over standard cable rates to…