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UPC Cablecom to launch HbbTV services
Swiss cable operator UPC Cablecom is launching services based on the HbbTV interactive TV standard….
Channel 4 launches 4oD app for Windows 8
UK broadcaster Channel 4 has launched a Windows 8 app for its 4oD on-demand service….
Vivendi appoints Bolloré to board
The supervisory board of French media and telecoms group Vivendi has appointed Vincent Bolloré, the…
Euronews to launch local channel in Hungary
International news channel Euronews is launching a localised channel in Hungary. The channel will air…
Sony’s SEN makes Freeview debut
Hindi language entertainment channel Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) has launched on the Freeview TV platform…
France’s new DTT channels go on air
France’s six new HD DTT channels – HD1, L’Equipe 21, 6ter, Numéro 23, RMC Découverte…
Melita adds German, Italian channels
Maltese telco Melita has added two new channels to its TV platform Melita TV. The…
3 Plus expands distribution with Astra
Satellite operator SE has announced that its Astra unit has begun broadcasting the Swiss private…
UPC Poland adds Travel Channel HD
UPC Poland has added Travel Channel HD to its line-up. The Polish-language channel airs series…
Discovery could take over Eurosport in wide-ranging deal with TF1
Discovery Communications could take full control of Eurosport under the terms of a deal now…
YouView launches remote record app
YouView, the UK connected TV platform, has launched a remote record function. The new app,…
Reed Midem acquires LeWeb
MIP and MIPCOM organiser Reed Midem has acquired high-profile internet and technology conference LeWeb. Reed…
CBS Drama launches on Virgin Media
CBS Drama is to launch on UK cable platform Virgin Media after parent company CBS…
BBC Entertainment launches on Boxer
BBC Entertainment has launched on Swedish DTT platform Boxer. The channel, which is operated by…
HD Plus gets music channel
SES is adding music channel Deluxe Music HD to its German HD platform HD Plus….
DigiTAG to fight for terrestrial broadcasting
Digital TV standards body DigiTAG is relaunching with the new aim of promoting terrestrial broadcasting…
Magyar Telecom appoints CTO
Hungarian telco Magyar Telecom has appointed Walter Goldenits as chief technology and IT officer. His…
Star Gold launches on Virgin Media
Hindi channel Star Gold has launched on the Virgin Media cable platform in the UK….
Netia promotes Freihuber
Broadcast software company Netia has promoted Francis Freihuber to vice-president of its management board. Freihuber…
Croatian debut for Deutsche Telekom’s new cloud infrastructure
Deutsche Telekom’s Croatian subsidiary T-Hrvatski Telekom has launched the first pilot of TeraStream, the cloud-based…
German internet TV universe grows, mobile use on the rise
There are close to 1,500 internet TV services available in Germany, with brands associated with…
Ziggo developing Xbox service
Dutch telco Ziggo is launching its TV service on the Xbox 360 games console. The…
Telefónica chooses Ericsson OSS and BSS for video platform
Telefónica Digital has chosen Ericsson to lead the integration and implementation of its next-generation video…
Viewster taps Fox exec for EMEA expansion
Switzerland-based OTT movie and TV service Viewster has appointed Fox exec Steve Broadhead as senior…
KDG passes one million HD sub mark
German cable operator KDG has passed the landmark of one million HD subscribers. The operator…
OSN boosts channel line-up
Middle East pay TV network OSN is adding five new channels to its line-up, including…
MTS looking to pay TV opportunities in other CIS countries
Russian service provider MTS is looking to develop fixed line and pay TV businesses in…
Pellerin looks to collaboration between regulators, not merger
France’s digital economy minister Fleur Pellerin has reiterated that she is in favour of a…
Oregan adds on-the-go recording and viewing to platform
Middleware provider Oregan Networks is to add remote recording and viewing capability to its hybrid…
DirecTV tech chief joins MoCA board
US DTH pay TV provider DirecTV’s vice-president, technology and ventures John Norin has joined the…