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httv to launch new software platform
France-based httv is launching a new software platform, httvBOX, at IBC. The HbbTV-based software platform,…
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BSkyB’s studio deals threatened by Competition Commission probe
BSkyB could be forced to cut the number of studios it does exclusive movies deals…
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Strong growth for Kabel BW
German cable operator Kabel BW ended June with 324,000 pay TV RGUs, an increase of…
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Greece’s ET1 could be forced to close down
Greek public broadcaster ET1 could be forced to close as part of wide-ranging cost-cutting being…
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Lattelecom builds out fibre in Alūksnē
Latvian telco and IPTV provider Lattelecom has built out a fibre network in the town…
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Langlois takes senior role at France 3
Thierry Langlois has been named as head of broadcast and programming at French public channel…
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Q&A: Dominik Libicki president, Cyfrowy Polsat
Digital TV Europe talked to the head of Europe’s fourth largest DTH pay TV provider…
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Kabel Deutschland on track to meet targets
German cable operator Kabel Deutschland (KDG) remains on track to meet its targets for the…
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Sky will show 3D Lion King
BSkyB will transmit a 3D version of Disney movie The Lion King on its 3D…
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DStv launches low-cost mobile TV for Kenya
South Africa-based pay TV operator DStv has launched a low-cost mobile TV offering for Kenya….
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Kabel BW upgrades Ravensburg
German cable operator Kabel BW has upgraded its network in Ravensburg in southern Baden-Württemberg. The…
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Sky Italia angry at extension of soccer probe
News Corp-backed Sky Italia has reacted angrily to the extension of an investigation into the…
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Telekom Austria’s TV growth continues
Telekom Austria ended June with 174,800 A1TV customers. That means the telco increased its IPTV…
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UPC Netherlands expands digital channel offering
Cable operator UPC Netherlands has expanded its offering of digital channels. UPC has added Animal…
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Numericable to offer broadband to all TV customers
French cable operator Numericable is planning to offer broadband internet access to all its customers,…
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DNA launches pay TV on terrestrial network
Finnish telco and pay TV provider DNA is launching pay TV services hitherto only available…
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Orange France launches premium Arabic channels bouquet
Orange has launched an eleven channel package of channels for Arabic viewers. The French pay…
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Viasat launching news broadcasts in Ghana
Viasat will launch a daily news programme on its Ghanaian channel, Viasat1, starting August 15. …
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Scripps acquires Virgin Media stake in UKTV
US-based Scripps Networks Interactive has struck a deal to acquire Virgin Media’s 50% stake in…
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Vodafone launches TV in the Netherlands
Vodafone is launching a triple-play package of TV, internet and telephony in the Netherlands. The…
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Cartoon Network launching UK HD channel
Turner Broadcasting is launching a high definition version of its kids channel Cartoon Network. The…
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OPTA confirms NMa view on KPN acquisition
Dutch communications regulator OPTA has supported competition regulator the NMa’s analysis of the impact of…
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Primacom launches home alarm system
German cable operator Primacom has launched an emergency alarm system targeting its elderly and vulnerable…
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Akado adds Dozhd’ TV
Russian cable operator Akado has begun broadcasting Dozhd’ TV. The channel, which airs a mix…
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Star Capital reportedly looking to acquire Tele Columbus
Private equity company Star Capital is looking to buy German cable operator Tele Columbus, according…
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Sky Deutschland narrows losses, increases revenues
Sky Deutschland reduced its losses and increased revenues in the second quarter of the year….
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PBS to launch UK channel in November
PBS, the US Public Broadcast Service, is to launch a channel in the UK on…
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Swisscom TV growth continues
Swisscom ended June with 512,000 TV customers, 200,000 more than at the same time last…
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Scandinavian Canal Plus to launch new HD channels
TV4 Group-owned Scandinavian pay TV service Canal Plus is to launch new HD channels in…
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Kabel BW to carry ProSiebenSat.1’s HD channels
German cable operator Kabel BW will offer ProSiebenSat.1’s HD channels SAT.1 HD, ProSieben HD, Kabel…