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EU news channel sector expands, loses money
The increasing penetration of digital TV and the launch of IPTV services have lead to…
CSA gives go-ahead to student channel
French media regulator the CSA has given the go-ahead to student-oriented channel Ma Chaîne Ãtudiante…
Volia boosts internet packages
Ukrainian cable operator Volia has increased the download capacity available via its volume-based Gra and…
MyZen.tv signs new Russian carriage deal
Wellbeing channel myZen.tv, formerly known as Melodyzen.tv, has launched on Russian regional cable platform ATK….
PlayinÂTV for DartyBox THD
Visiware-owned interactive game channel PlayinÂTV has joined French IPTV service DartyBox THD. DartyBox THD subscribers…
Cyfrowy Polsat launches new film channel
Polish DTH operator Cyfrowy Polsat has launched new film channel Polsat Film. Polsat Film, which…
NTV-Plus launches hockey channel
Russian pay-TV provider NTV-Plus has begun broadcasting a new channel devoted to ice hockey. The…
Levira upgrades network with Net Insight
Estonian transmission services provider Levira has ordered equipment for its distribution network upgrade from Sweden-based…
UPC launches HD channels in Romania
Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC has launched a high definition service in Romania. UPC Romania…
Sci Fi launches on Telemach
The Sci Fi channel has today launched on Slovenian cable platform Telemach. The channel is…
Tele Columbus reduces multi-play package prices
German cable operator Tele Columbus has reduced the price of its Kombi multi-play packages by…
Mid Europa Partners acquires HungaryÂs Invitel
Private-equity group Mid Europa Partners has acquired a majority stake in Hungarian triple-play provider Invitel…
Noorsat takes more capacity at 7° West
Middle East satellite services provider Noorsat has taken three additional transponders on EutelsatÂs Atlantic Bird…
ADB launches Italian HD DTT box
Set-top specialist ADB has a launched a new HD digital-terrestrial box for the Italian retail…
Comstar-UTS to pilot digital TV via MMDS in Ivanovo
Russian service provider Comstar-UTS has announced its intention to launch a pilot digital MMDS wireless…
Akamai unveils HD content delivery network
Content delivery network provider Akamai has unveiled the Akamai HD Network, a new video delivery…
Iskon.TV launches free movie offer
T-Hrvatski Telekom-owned Croatian IPTV service Iskon.TV is offering 50 on-demand movies free of charge for…
Comcast denies NBC acquisition reports
US cable company Comcast has denied reports that it is in talks to acquire Hollywood…
European cable industry continues strong growth, says report
The European cable industry is expected to grow by between 6-8% in revenue terms in…
Conn-X expands to over 40 cities
Deutsche Telecom-owned Greek IPTV service Conn-x has launched in eight new cities. Residents in Agrinio,…
Canal Plus to use Silverlight for Foot Plus on the web
Canal Plus Group has adopted Microsofts Silverlight technology and PlayReady DRM to enable the delivery…
Zon to offer new satellite bundles
Portuguese MSO Zon Multimedia will launch new double- and triple-play packages for its satellite customers…
ITVÂs failure to appoint Ball has negative implications
British commercial broadcaster ITVÂs management issues have a number of negative implications, according to analysts…
Internet advertising overtakes TV in the UK
Internet advertising in the UK has surpassed television advertising revenue for the first time, according…
CSA approves TF1 acquisitions
French media regulator the CSA has approved the acquisition by commercial broadcaster TF1 of digital-terrestrial…
Freeview households told to retune
The UKs free-to-air DTT service Freeview is being upgraded, requiring more than 18 million households…
Living launches online-only channel
Virgin Media TVs female-skewed lifestyle channel Living will launch a free online-only TV channel next…
UPC Slovakia adds Hustler TV and TV Patriot to digital basic
Cable operator UPC Slovakia is to move adult channel Hustler TV to its basic digital…
ESPN to carry NBA games
Sport channel ESPN and the US Natonal Basketball Association (NBA) have signed a multi-year deal…
French very-high speed internet base grows
France had 230,000 internet subscribers with services delivering speeds of 100Mbps or above at the…