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Liberty Global
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Scripps agrees European distribution deal with Liberty Global
Scripps Networks UK and EMEA has agreed a multi-territory distribution deal with Liberty Global for…
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EC clears way for Liberty Global acquisition of Ziggo
The European Commission has cleared Liberty Global’s acquisition of leading Dutch cable operator Ziggo, clearing…
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Europe’s top pay TV operators face revenue, subs losses
A significant proportion of Europe’s top pay TV platform operators will shed subscribers and also…
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Wananchi raises US$130 million for East, South African expansion
African pay TV and broadband operator Wananchi Group has closed a US$130 million (€104 million)…
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Telenet implements single-login system for public WiFi access
Liberty Global-owned Belgian cable operator Telenet has introduced a single login system for its Flanders-wide…
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UPC DTH adds three channels
Liberty Global-owned satellite pay TV unit UPC DTH has added three channels to its offerings,…
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Two new channels for UPC Poland
Liberty Global-owned Polish cable operator UPC Poland has added two new channels to its programming…
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UPC Cablecom acquires three networks
Liberty Global-owned Swiss cable operator UPC Cablecom has acquired 100% control of Komtech Group, holding…
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Liberty Global’s Nair named as SCTE programme chair
Liberty Global chief technology officer Balan Nair has been named as programme committee chairman for…
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All3Media CEO to exit as sale to Discovery and LG closes
All3Media’s CEO Farah Ramzan Golant is to exit the UK-based production giant after Discovery Communications…
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Netflix accounting for 10% of Telenet internet traffic
Netflix accounted for up to 10% of all traffic on Belgian cable operator Telenet’s network…
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Netflix and Liberty Global clash over net neutrality
The CEOs of Netflix and Liberty Global have clashed over the topic of net neutrality,…
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Liberty Global sets focus on OTT, free broadcasting and sports
Liberty Global is focused on opportunistic and strategic investments in over-the-top content, sports rights and…
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Branding and ’emotional connection’ key for TV operators
Creating an emotional connection is a big challenge for pay TV operators with branding crucial…
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Horizon ‘not fantastic’ when it launched, admits Liberty’s Dorr
Liberty Global’s next generation TV platform platform Horizon “wasn’t a fantastic product when we launched…
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UPC Hungary claims success for cloud-based YouTube app
Viewing minutes on Liberty Global-owned UPC Hungary’s cloud-delivered YouTube service have exceeded one million per…
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Vodafone could look at Liberty Global, says Colao
Vodafone could acquire Liberty Global at “the right price”, according to CEO Vittorio Colao, as…
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Liberty Global extends offer deadline for Ziggo takeover
Liberty Global has extended the shareholder acceptance period for its planned takeover of the Dutch…
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SCTE adds Liberty Global to alliance, goes international
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) has added Liberty Global to its Corporate Alliance…
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UPC Poland names new finance chief
Liberty Global-owned UPC Poland has named Zoltan Bodnar as its new finance director, succeeding Chris…
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UPC Cablecom launches SVoD service ahead of Netflix’s arrival
Liberty Global-owned Swiss cable operator, UPC Cablecom, has launched a subscription video-on-demand offering, MyPrime, with…
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EBU warns on possible consequences of Telenet acquisition
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has written to the European Commission to express its concerns…
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Unitymedia Kabel BW expands channel offering
Liberty Global-owned German cable operator Unitymedia Kabel BW is adding Animal Planet in both HD…
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Telenet to spend €500 million in 1GHz network upgrade
Liberty Global-owned Belgian cable operator Telenet is to invest a total of €500 million to…
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Liberty Global reportedly close to securing Ziggo green light
Liberty Global is on the brink of securing a green light from the European Commission…
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European Commission resumes Liberty Global review
The European Commission has reportedly resumed its review of Liberty Global’s planned takeover of Dutch…
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UPC Cablecom makes triple-play standard
Liberty Global-owned Swiss cable operator UPC Cablecom is to make triple-play standard for all subscribers…
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UPC DTH adds HBO Go
Liberty Global’s satellite TV arm, UPC DTH, has added OTT TV anywhere service HBO Go…
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UPC Cablecom to extend Wi-Free nationally from October
Liberty Global-owned Swiss cable operator UPC Cablecom is to extend its ‘Wi-Free’ free WiFi offering…
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UPC Poland adds new music channel
Liberty Global-owned cable operator UPC Poland has added music channel Disco Polo Music to its…