Last Saturday at midnight (March 30) ought to have seen a large cluster of major Indian cities switch off their analogue TV signals. 36 towns and cities were affected. Unfortunately, not all went to plan. India’s Information & Broadcasting Ministry admits that the conversion to digital TV is – at best – complete only in […]
According to findings from adaptive web development software solutions specialist Netbiscuits, the web is changing so rapidly that many organisations are still unprepared for the future of consumer access. The increasing number of devices hitting the market and the unrelenting fragmentation of various operating systems and profiles means it is harder than ever for brands […]
Full-service provider Media Broadcast and German commercial broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 Group have extended their contracts for DTT distribution to 2018. The long-term commitment of ProSiebenSat.1 ensures the long-term attractiveness of digital terrestrial television in Germany. The extended deal means that in addition to public service programmes and special-interest channels, the offers of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group will […]
According to a report from US consumer research body the Consumer Reports National Research Center, with carriers offering introductory discounts as much as half off, it’s little wonder why three quarters of those who bought a triple or quad-play telecom package (cable, Internet, home phone, cell phone) suggest that they would definitely or probably purchase […]
A big weekend series of top-rated cable shows managed to put US network TV firmly in its place as the finale of The Walking Dead, plus the debut Season 3 opening episode of Game of Thrones as well as the final episode of The Bible all combined to ruin Sunday evening as far as network […]
Stung by plunging sales in Japan and declining demand in North America and Western Europe, global television shipments in 2012 fell, marking a major inflection point that will have a lasting impact on the market, according to an IHS iSuppli Worldwide Television Market Tracker Report from the IHS TV Systems Intelligence Service at information and […]
Outside broadcasting specialist Alfacam is operating under the Belgian version of Chapter 11 (‘judicial protection’) while it seeks a financial rescuer. A Board statement says (March 29) that the negotiations with India’s Hinduja Group in order to find a structural solution for the group are progressing “in difficult circumstances. A final outcome is expected shortly. […]
France’s Canal+ Group and HBO have confirmed the signing of a licensing agreement covering all new HBO series for the next five years. The agreement covers all Canal+ Group channels, including premium channels, themed networks and free TV channels Canal+ subscribers and D8 and D17 channels viewers will be able to watch top HBO series, […]
Scripps Networks Interactive’s Travel Channel has launched on UK free-to-air digital satellite service Freesat. Travel Channel is currently available on the Sky platform (channels 251/252) to more than 10.3 million subscribers. The move expands its reach, with Freesat recently announcing its three millionth sale. Travel Channel will be available to watch on Freesat’s Channel 405. […]
Ericsson has provided Canadian telecommunications carrier Telus with an MPEG-4 AVC HD compression solution for its Optik TV IPTV service. The deployment enables Telus to enhance the consumer experience by providing the best HD video quality possible while observing the government mandate for advertisement loudness control. “Video is such an important part of the at-home […]