SHANT TV, the Armenian commercial broadcaster, will launch its new international multi-channel platform from the popular HOTBIRD video neighbourhood operated by Eutelsat Communications on July 15th. SHANT TV has signed a multi-year contract with Eutelsat to support its new all-HD venture. Broadcasting through HOTBIRD for almost ten years, SHANT TV is scaling up to a […]
bubbles media GmbH today announced the availability of two new Humax receivers for bobbles.tv subscribers – the Humax B1 HEVC compliant digital set-top box for satellite reception and Humax H3 OTT media player for OTT online viewing. The Humax B1 HEVC compliant digital set-top box will deliver bobbles world-class programming from Asia to European subscribers […]
Liberty Global CEO Mike Fries will be the first of two general session keynote speakers when the Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) and its global arm, the International Society of Broadband Experts™ (ISBE), host SCTE•ISBE Cable-Tec Expo 2017 on Wednesday, Oct. 18, in Denver. Fries, who has spurred the growth of Liberty Global into […]
ARRIS International has announced that Japanese cable TV and Internet provider Yamaguchi Cable Vision Co., Ltd has deployed ARRIS ServAssure Alarm Central to minimise network downtime and improve its subscribers’ broadband experience. ARRIS ServAssure Alarm Central enables Yamaguchi Cable to address potential issues before they occur, identify previously undetectable issues in its network operations center […]
Accedo, the video experience pioneer, and Brightcove, a provider of cloud services for video, have announced a brand video experience for global sports brands, Salomon. The service is using Brightcove OTT Flow, powered by Accedo, to elevate the Salomon brand experience and is available on multiple devices, including Apple TVs, iOS and Android mobile and […]
Ofcom has revealed how airwaves will be released to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband, including new measures to safeguard competition. People and businesses increasingly need reliable, high-speed mobile broadband to support devices such as smartphones and tablets. Ofcom is helping to meet this demand by releasing extra spectrum, allowing mobile operators to increase […]
The Italian broadcasting market (TV and radio) was worth €9.7 billion in 2015, representing a 0.8 per cent growth on the previous year. According to data released by the industry association of Italian broadcasters Confindustria Radio Television (CRTV), the TV segment grew by just 0.5 per cent in the period, compared to a growth of […]
Netlfix has released June data from its ISP Speed Index, a monthly update on which Internet Service Providers (ISPs) provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Indonesia’s MyRepublic experienced a speed increase of 0.41 Megabits per second (Mbps) in June, the biggest increase on the index this month, bringing its average monthly speed up to […]
Spanish public broadcaster RTVE is strengthening its international package of channels with the launch of children’s channel Clan in Latin America. With the launch, RTVE is now distributing four channels in the continent: TVE Internacional, 24 Horas, Star HD and Clan. Mexico is the chosen country for the launch of Clan, with a market of […]
There are near-daily stories in the UK national press as to who might be the new CEO at commercial broadcaster ITV. Meanwhile, the share price remains under pressure, and a new report to investors from equity analysts at Exane/BNP-Paribas sums up the problems the new CEO will have to address. The bank reminds investors that […]