Kagan, a media research group within S&P Global Market Intelligence, estimates that 4G adoption in Finland reached 56 per cent of total mobile subscribers in 2016, with customers in the Nordic country using more data per capita than in any European country due to the availability of low-priced, unlimited access to sophisticated mobile networks. The […]
Last week a Russian rocket suffered a catastrophic loss of guidance which led to it crashing back to Earth and in the process losing a major meteorological satellite and a further 18 smallish-satellites, one of which was an important broadband-by-satellite test craft for Canadian operator Telesat. The problem, in essence, was that the Soyuz rocket […]
Fox Networks Group (FNG) in the Nordics and 20th Century Fox Television Distribution have announced a new extensive multi-year agreement for exclusive premieres and acclaimed series on FOX in Norway, Finland and Sweden, along with enhanced non-linear rights. Among the new shows that will premiere across the region are the new hit shows The Gifted, […]
Imagine Communications, a portfolio company of The Gores Group and a speacialist in transformative technology innovation, has announced that Tom Cotney has been named CEO of the company, effective immediately. Current CEO Charlie Vogt is joining The Gores Group as a Senior Advisor to continue to drive M&A and business development activities at Imagine. The […]
VIAVI Solutions has unveiled what it claims is the first intelligence platform that automatically delivers real-time test and measurement data from network instruments directly to software-based planning, provisioning, assurance and optimisation applications. VIAVI’s new Nitro platform helps service providers and enterprises reduce costs and complexity while optimizing performance throughout the entire network lifecycle. Working seamlessly […]
AMC Networks International (AMCNI) – UK has announced the promotion of Louise Cottrell to Senior Vice President of Affiliate Sales. In her new and expanded role, Cottrell will oversee and manage channel sales and channel development across Africa, Middle East, Poland, Israel and Turkey. She will continue to report to Ed Palluth, Executive Vice President, […]
Ostmodern has announced its Skylark platform has been deployed by Azoomee, the children’s entertainment OTT service in the UK. Skylark is Ostmodern’s end-to-end video delivery and content management system that’s already been deployed by several major broadcasters, including the BBC. The deployment was driven by Azoomee’s need for a new back-end system that would facilitate […]
The Christian multi-media network Sonlife Broadcasting Network has renewed its capacity agreement with SES to continue broadcasting the SBN TV channel across Europe. Under the multi-year agreement, Sonlife Broadcasting Network will utilize capacity on ASTRA 1L, leveraging the wide reach of the key orbital slot 19.2 degrees East. With four satellites at this orbital slot, […]
DISH Network Chairman Charlie Ergen has relinquished his post as Chief Executive Officer to devote more attention to the company’s emerging wireless business. The company has promoted Erik Carlson to President and CEO from his prior role as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Carlson will continue to report to Ergen. Under Carlson’s leadership, the […]
Wildlife fans can watch Blue Planet II in the best quality ever shown on the BBC iPlayer from December 10th. The full, seven-part series will be available on iPlayer in Ultra HD and High Dynamic Range (HDR) – the first time the BBC has streamed an episode or series in such high quality – on […]