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Aster launches new mobile internet package

Polish cable operator Aster has launched a new mobile internet package. The operator’s mobile…

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CanalSat programming contracts “anti-competitive”

An investigation by France’s competition regulator believes the supply arrangements between broadcasters TF1, M6 and…

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Brennercom select’s Eutelsat’s Tooway for South Tyrol

Italian telco Brennercom has selected Eutelsat’s Tooway broadband-via satellite service to expand the reach of…

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Sonaecom’s Clix TV to add Fox channels

Portuguese service provider Sonaecom is to add six channels from Fox Entertainment to its Clix…

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ZDF hails ratings success for Neo

German public broadcaster ZDF has recorded a rise for its digital channel Neo. The…

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Viasat acquires World Rally Championship rights

Modern Times Group-owned pay and free TV broadcaster Viasat Broadcasting has acquired the exclusive rights…

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IMPALA welcomes Freesat launch of MHEG-IC

MHEG promotional alliance IMPALA has welcomed the beta release by UK free-to-air digital satellite platform…

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ESPN UK secures FA Cup rights

International sports broadcaster ESPN has acquired the rights to FA Cup soccer matches in the…

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YouSee launches web TV service

Danish cable operator YouSee has launched a free add-on web TV service to its broadband…

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Ziggo to block AlphaCrypt in February

Dutch cable operator Ziggo is to block reception of its services via AlphaCrypt common interface…

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MTG and Sanoma launching Finnish sports channel

The Modern Times Group (MTG) and media company Sanoma have joined forces and will launch…

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Numericable begins commercialising low-cost triple-play

French cable operator Numericable has begun offering its planned low-cost €19.90 a month triple-play service….

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Czech Rio Media acquires Erkor’s Olomouc network

Czech triple-play service provider Rio Media has acquired part of internet provider Erkor’s network and…

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BravaHDTV available in Portuguese-speaking Africa

High-definition culture channel BravaHDTV has been launched across Africa after it inked a deal with…

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NEC installs DVB-T2 transmitters for HD on Freeview

Japanese transmitter supplier NEC has announced that it has installed new DVB-T2 digital-terrestrial transmitters for…

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EC to investigate RTVE funding plan

The European Commission is to investigate Spain’s plan to replace public broadcaster RTVE’s advertising revenue…

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Free very high speed broadband for Valenciennes

French ISP Free has launched a fibre-to-the-home network in the Valenciennes region in northern France….

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Mid Europa moves to acquire remainder of Invitel

Investment group Mid Europa Partners has placed a tender offer to purchase the publicly-floated minority…

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Mirada to deliver interactive ads to Sky Italia

Interactive TV specialist Mirada is to deliver interactive advertising applications to Italian pay-TV provider Sky…

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SatLink opens World Skies fibre link

Israel-based teleport operator SatLink Communications and satellite operator SES World Skies have launched a DS3…

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Ruckus awarded multicast-to-unicast patent

Wireless technology specialist Ruckus Wireless has been awarded a US and European patent for IP…

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MTG renews Bulgarian EPL rights

Modern Times Group has extended its deal with the English Premier League covering broadcast rights…

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Bouygues offers new ethnic channels

French telco Bouygues Telecom has launched new ethnic channels on its IPTV service, including an…

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UK emerging from TV ad recession

The outlook for TV advertising spend in the UK is brightening with 2010 now expected…

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Analysts welcome Comcast deal

Analysts have broadly welcomed US cable operator Comcast’s long-awaited deal to acquire majority control of…

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Hollinger replacing Ricca at Discovery

Discovery Networks International boss Greg Ricca is leaving the company and will be replaced by…

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Numericable adds KidsCo in Belgium and Luxembourg

Cable operator Numericable has added kids channel KidsCo to the programming line-up of its networks…

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Project Canvas launches website

Project Canvas, the proposed UK video-on-demand platform that would see content delivered over the internet…

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Court ruling could place new obligation on French triple-play providers

France’s Court of Cassation has ruled that triple-play service providers are responsible for ensuring all…

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FIFA and Sony to deliver World Cup in 3D

FIFA plans to produce up to 25 World Cup matches in 3D next year in…