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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….

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Channel 4 launches 4oD app for Windows 8

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has launched a Windows 8 app for its 4oD on-demand service….

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Vivendi appoints Bolloré to board

The supervisory board of French media and telecoms group Vivendi has appointed Vincent Bolloré, the…

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Euronews to launch local channel in Hungary

International news channel Euronews is launching a localised channel in Hungary. The channel will air…

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Sony’s SEN makes Freeview debut

Hindi language entertainment channel Sony Entertainment Network (SEN) has launched on the Freeview TV platform…

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France’s new DTT channels go on air

France’s six new HD DTT channels – HD1, L’Equipe 21, 6ter, Numéro 23, RMC Découverte…

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Melita adds German, Italian channels

Maltese telco Melita has added two new channels to its TV platform Melita TV. The…

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3 Plus expands distribution with Astra

Satellite operator SE has announced that its Astra unit has begun broadcasting the Swiss private…

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UPC Poland adds Travel Channel HD

UPC Poland has added Travel Channel HD to its line-up. The Polish-language channel airs series…

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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…

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YouView launches remote record app

YouView, the UK connected TV platform, has launched a remote record function. The new app,…

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Reed Midem acquires LeWeb

MIP and MIPCOM organiser Reed Midem has acquired high-profile internet and technology conference LeWeb. Reed…

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CBS Drama launches on Virgin Media

CBS Drama is to launch on UK cable platform Virgin Media after parent company CBS…

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BBC Entertainment launches on Boxer

BBC Entertainment has launched on Swedish DTT platform Boxer. The channel, which is operated by…

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HD Plus gets music channel


SES is adding music channel Deluxe Music HD to its German HD platform HD Plus….

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DigiTAG to fight for terrestrial broadcasting

Digital TV standards body DigiTAG is relaunching with the new aim of promoting terrestrial broadcasting…

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Magyar Telecom appoints CTO

Hungarian telco Magyar Telecom has appointed Walter Goldenits as chief technology and IT officer. His…

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Star Gold launches on Virgin Media

Hindi channel Star Gold has launched on the Virgin Media cable platform in the UK….

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Netia promotes Freihuber

Broadcast software company Netia has promoted Francis Freihuber to vice-president of its management board. Freihuber…

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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…

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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…

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Ziggo developing Xbox service

Dutch telco Ziggo is launching its TV service on the Xbox 360 games console. The…

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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…

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Viewster taps Fox exec for EMEA expansion

Switzerland-based OTT movie and TV service Viewster has appointed Fox exec Steve Broadhead as senior…

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KDG passes one million HD sub mark

German cable operator KDG has passed the landmark of one million HD subscribers. The operator…

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OSN boosts channel line-up

Middle East pay TV network OSN is adding five new channels to its line-up, including…

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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…

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Pellerin looks to collaboration between regulators, not merger

France’s digital economy minister Fleur Pellerin has reiterated that she is in favour of a…

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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…

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DirecTV tech chief joins MoCA board

US DTH pay TV provider DirecTV’s vice-president, technology and ventures John Norin has joined the…