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Lagardère launches Christmas special in Russia
Lagardère Active is to launch a Russian version of its popular French Christmas channel, La…
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UPC Austria adds Melodie TV
Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC Austria has added local music channel Melodie TV to its…
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Free completes refinancing
French service provider Iliad Telecom, operator of the Free brand, has completed a five-year refinancing…
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UKTV launches networks on Virgin TV Anywhere
UKTV has launched its full network of channels on Virgin Media’s TV anywhere service, marking…
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BT Sport signs exclusive NBA deal
UK telco and pay TV operator BT has signed a deal with the NBA to…
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New UK streaming service launches on Freeview HD connected boxes
A new subscription streaming service is bringing channels such as Comedy Central, MTV and History…
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MTG denies reports it is in talks to sell Russian pay TV stake
Modern Times Group (MTG) has denied reports it is in talks to sell its stake…
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DNA moves to harmonise Finnish DTT platforms
DNA-owned Finnish digital-terrestrial pay TV service PlusTV has made HD channels available to its subscribers,…
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Bonnier gives top job to Com Hem CEO
Swedish media group Bonnier has appointed the chief executive of Scandinavian operator Com Hem, Tomas…
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YouView enables internet show recordings on BT boxes
UK connected TV service YouView has enabled BT customers to record internet channels on their…
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i24news launches on Telefónica in Spain
Israel-based international news channel i24news has launched the English language version of its channel on…
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UK outfit provides price comparisons for online TV shows
UK outfit Tank Top TV has launched a web-based directory of TV shows to allow…
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TiVo makes subscriber gains, tips more Netflix deployments
TiVo reported its strongest ever quarter of cable subscription additions in Q3 and predicted more…
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Vivendi approves SFR split, backs Bolloré
Vivendi has approved plans to spin off its teleco arm SFR as a separate company…
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Sky adds 4oD to Now TV Box
UK pay TV operator Sky has added terrestrial network Channel 4’s catch-up and on-demand service,…
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Volia launches multiscreen service
Ukrainian cable operator Volia has launched a multiscreen service, Volia Smart Touch, making linear TV…
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Russia’s Raduga TV referred for operating without a licence
Russian DTH service Raduga TV has been referred to the country’s ministry of justice for…
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Eurosport ties up French Open tennis rights until 2021
The Eurosport Group has signed a new long-term partnership with the Fédération Française de Tennis…
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MultiChoice adds new features to Explora DVR
South Africa-based MultiChoice has added new features to the DStv Explora DVR it launched in…
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KPN names new residential business chief
Dutch telco KPN has named Jaap Postma as senior executive vice-president of its consumer residential…
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Zee plans Europe launch for Veria Living TV
Indian media giant Zee Entertainment Enterprises, the owner of Zee TV, is planning to launch…
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Triple-play revenues to reach US$144 billion
Telecoms and cable operators will see their triple-play subscription revenues reach US$144 billion (€106 billion)…
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Intel reportedly seeking US$500 million for TV business
Intel is reportedly seeking roughly US$500 million (€369 million) for its OnCue internet TV business,…
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Fox Sports expands Italian offering
Fox International Channels (FIC) is due to launch a second sports network in Italy, four…
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NTT signs IP network deal with ONO
Global telco NTT Communications has signed a deal with Spanish fibre operator ONO that is…
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BT Sports enlists Arris for encoding, distribution
UK telco BT is working with video and broadband technology company Arris to power the…
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Zeebox ups on-demand focus
Second screen app Zeebox is looking to up its focus on on-demand viewing as ‘second…
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Arqaam raises OSN valuation ahead of possible IPO
Dubai-based Arqaam Capital has raised its estimate of pay TV group OSN’s worth from US$2.5…
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Amazon originals yet to make date with Lovefilm
The Amazon original series launching on the Prime Instant in the US still have no…
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New CEO for Finland’s DNA
Finnish telecom and cable operator DNA has named Jukka Leinonen as its new CEO. Leinonen,…