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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…

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CSA gives go-ahead to student channel

French media regulator the CSA has given the go-ahead to student-oriented channel Ma Chaîne Étudiante…

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Volia boosts internet packages

Ukrainian cable operator Volia has increased the download capacity available via its volume-based Gra and…

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MyZen.tv signs new Russian carriage deal

Wellbeing channel myZen.tv, formerly known as Melodyzen.tv, has launched on Russian regional cable platform ATK….

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Playin’TV for DartyBox THD

Visiware-owned interactive game channel Playin’TV has joined French IPTV service DartyBox THD. DartyBox THD subscribers…

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Cyfrowy Polsat launches new film channel

Polish DTH operator Cyfrowy Polsat has launched new film channel Polsat Film. Polsat Film, which…

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NTV-Plus launches hockey channel

Russian pay-TV provider NTV-Plus has begun broadcasting a new channel devoted to ice hockey. The…

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Levira upgrades network with Net Insight

Estonian transmission services provider Levira has ordered equipment for its distribution network upgrade from Sweden-based…

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UPC launches HD channels in Romania

Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC has launched a high definition service in Romania. UPC Romania…

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Sci Fi launches on Telemach

The Sci Fi channel has today launched on Slovenian cable platform Telemach. The channel is…

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Tele Columbus reduces multi-play package prices

German cable operator Tele Columbus has reduced the price of its ‘Kombi’ multi-play packages by…

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Mid Europa Partners acquires Hungary’s Invitel

Private-equity group Mid Europa Partners has acquired a majority stake in Hungarian triple-play provider Invitel…

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Noorsat takes more capacity at 7° West

Middle East satellite services provider Noorsat has taken three additional transponders on Eutelsat’s Atlantic Bird…

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ADB launches Italian HD DTT box

Set-top specialist ADB has a launched a new HD digital-terrestrial box for the Italian retail…

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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…

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Akamai unveils HD content delivery network

Content delivery network provider Akamai has unveiled the Akamai HD Network, a new video delivery…

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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…

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Comcast denies NBC acquisition reports

US cable company Comcast has denied reports that it is in talks to acquire Hollywood…

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European cable industry continues strong growth, says report

The European cable industry is expected to grow by between 6-8% in revenue terms in…

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Conn-X expands to over 40 cities

Deutsche Telecom-owned Greek IPTV service Conn-x has launched in eight new cities. Residents in Agrinio,…

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Canal Plus to use Silverlight for Foot Plus on the web

Canal Plus Group has adopted Microsoft’s Silverlight technology and PlayReady DRM to enable the delivery…

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Zon to offer new satellite bundles

Portuguese MSO Zon Multimedia will launch new double- and triple-play packages for its satellite customers…

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ITV’s failure to appoint Ball has negative implications

British commercial broadcaster ITV’s management issues have a number of negative implications, according to analysts…

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Internet advertising overtakes TV in the UK

Internet advertising in the UK has surpassed television advertising revenue for the first time, according…

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CSA approves TF1 acquisitions

French media regulator the CSA has approved the acquisition by commercial broadcaster TF1 of digital-terrestrial…

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Freeview households told to retune

The UK’s free-to-air DTT service Freeview is being upgraded, requiring more than 18 million households…

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Living launches online-only channel

Virgin Media TV’s female-skewed lifestyle channel Living will launch a free online-only TV channel next…

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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…

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ESPN to carry NBA games

Sport channel ESPN and the US Natonal Basketball Association (NBA) have signed a multi-year deal…

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French very-high speed internet base grows

France had 230,000 internet subscribers with services delivering speeds of 100Mbps or above at the…