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OTTtv World Summit: Q&A – Richard Wray, BSkyB
After speaking at the OTTtv World Summit, Richard Wray, BSkyB’s IPTV technology applied research manager…
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BSkyB inks deal with NBC Universal
British pay TV broadcaster Sky has inked a deal with NBC Universal that gives it…
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PCCW loses trademark dispute with Sky over Now TV brand
A UK high court judge has ruled in favour of pay TV operator BSkyB in…
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Murdoch reinstated as Sky director
James Murdoch has been re-instated as a director of BSkyB having received the support of…
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Film4 celebrates with 30 movies for 30p
UK movie channel Film4 is celebrating its thirtieth anniversary by offering 30 movies for 30p…
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Sky makes inroads with on-demand and online services
Connected TV and OTT services helped BSkyB to report strong first quarter results. The UK…
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BT to accelerate fibre rollout
BT is accelerating rollout of its fibre broadband network and expects it to pass two…
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FIC joins Sky Go
Fox International Channels’ general entertainment channel FX is to launch shows including The Walking Dead…
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BT bolsters sports channel with international football rights
UK telco BT has signed football rights deals with Italian, French, Brazilian and US leagues…
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ITV launches rentals on Player
UK commercial broadcaster ITV has relaunched its online video service ITV Player, which now allows…
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Canis Media adds new channels for Manchester
The UK’s Canis Media has launched new channels on the Freeview platform in Manchester. The…
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BBC Trust launches Red Button and Online review
The BBC’s governing body has launched a review of BBC Online and Red Button services….
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UK on-demand viewing moving to TVs and mobile devices
Viewing of on-demand content on TVs and mobile devices in the UK is growing, while…
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Netflix lowers US targets but hails international growth
Netflix has lowered its full year subscriber target for the US, but said it has…
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Muslim TV launches Freeview bouquet
UK-based content aggregator Vision247 has launched a package of channels from Muslim TV on the…
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Inview creates solutions arm for operator market
Hybrid TV technology company Inview Technology has set up a new division, Inview Solutions, to…
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UK’s Ceefax ends today
The UK’s Ceefax TV text service closes down today, following the completion of digital switchover….
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TiVo driving Virgin Media growth
Virgin Media ended September with 1.14 million TiVo subscribers, meaning 30% of the UK cable…
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Record month for iPlayer, TV platform and games console use grows
BBC iPlayer recorded a record month in September, with use of the service on TV…
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Davie replaces Smith as BBC Worldwide chief
John Smith is to step down after eight years as CEO of BBC Worldwide, and…
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BBC condemns interference
The BBC has condemned what it described as “deliberate, intermittent interference to its transmissions to…
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ATVOD: use OPA rather than new regulation to combat porn
It would not be appropriate to put in place “a rigid new regulatory structure” to…
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UK’s Sure chooses Netgem for hybrid TV service
UK-based service provider Sure has chosen Netgem to launch a new hybrid IPTV service for…
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EPL costs could impact other sports, admits Sky Sports chief
The rise in the cost of English Premier League rights as a result of BT’s…
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BBC Worldwide to release first UltraViolet titles
BBC Worldwide Consumer Products is to release its first UltraViolet-enabled DVD and Blu-ray titles ahead…
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UK’s CAT refers BSkyB, TalkTalk counter appeal on telecom charges
The UK’s Competition Appeals Tribunal has referred an appeal by BSkyB and TalkTalk over proposed…
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Second screen use grows but experience still poor, says survey
Over 86% of UK viewers with smart devices have used a second-screen device while watching…
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UK to complete DSO this month
The UK’s digital switchover project will come to an end on October 23 when Olympian…
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Sky Go breaks records with Ryder Cup coverage
Sky’s coverage of the Ryder Cup golf tournament attracted record levels of online and mobile…
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BBC scales back Red Button video ahead of connected TV service
The BBC is to reduce the video offering on its Red Button service on Sky,…