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DTT/DSO

Report: Netflix the preferred streamer for Spaniards

Netflix is the most popular streaming platform in Spain, ranking significantly higher than its rivals. The latest CNMC Panel de Hogares (‘Household Panel’) report reveals that, when asked: “Which SVoD platform do you use the most?” most respondents answered Netflix (44.1 per cent), followed by Prime Video in second (21.4 per cent) and Movistar Plus+ […]

June 16, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Bosnia and Herzegovina to roll out DTT in July

The Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Forto, has announced that a DVB-T2 digital TV signal will be launched in Sarajevo, Mostar, and Banja Luka by July 1st. This marks a significant step for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is currently the only European country without a terrestrial digital TV and radio […]

June 6, 2025From Branislav Pekic in Rome

NZ: Freeview adds HD viewing to satellite TV

Freeview New Zealand has announced that HD viewing is now available on its free satellite TV service,. With HD already available on its terrestrial service (accessed via UHF aerials) and its Streaming TV app, Freeview has now extended high-resolution viewing to Kiwis who tune in with a satellite dish. This upgrade follows the successful migration […]

June 5, 2025

Spain renews six DTT licences

The Spanish Government has agreed to renew the DTT licences of Atresmedia, Mediaset, Veo and Net TV for 15 years in a decision published by the Official State Gazette, BOE. In total, there are six DTT licences that allow the existence of 15 DTT channels in the country, out of which six are operated by […]

June 2, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Spain: Gol Play ends DTT transmission

Spanish sports TV network Gol Play is to stop broadcasting on DTT on June 10th, but will continue to make its signal available via pay-TV operators Movistar Plus+, Orange TV, Vodafone TV, Euskaltel, and Telecable Mundo R. It will also be available for free via Mediapro’s OTT platform, Gol Stadium. The move comes soon after […]

May 23, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Research reveals IPTV switchover concerns

UK policymakers and industry stakeholders are considering the future of DTT and the feasibility of transitioning audiences to IPTV. However, a significant number of households still rely solely on DTT, and without intervention, some groups may struggle with this transition. Conversely, proponents of IPTV point to a number of potential benefits, including greater choice and […]

May 9, 2025By Colin Mann

Spain greenlights new DTT plan

Spain’s Administration has approved a fresh DTT technical plan that paves the way for a new nationwide DTT channel, and will preprae the country for a migration to UHD transmissions with a reorganisation of the radioelectric spectrum that adopts DVB-T2 technology. The new DTT (SD) licence is likely to be awarded before this summer with […]

March 25, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

France orders Eutelsat to stop Russia channels

French audio-visual regulator Arcom has ordered Eutelsat to stop transmitting two Russian channels from its satellites. Eutelsat must cease transmissions of the channel within three days. The affected channels, STS and 5 TV (also known as Channel 5), are linked to a commercial enterprise that has faced sanctions by the European Union following Russia’s siege […]

March 24, 2025By Chris Forrester

Spain: Telefónica to bid for new FTA DTT channel?

Spanish telco Telefónica is considering bidding for the new nationwide free-to-air DTT channel to be awarded by public tender in the last quarter of 2025. According to El Economista, Telefónica is negotiating with a group of media group Prisa shareholders who would be interested in the new TV channel, unlike Prisa – which has ruled […]

March 7, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Hellas Sat wins Cyprus DTT licence

Arabsat-owned Hellas Sat says it has been granted a licence to establish and operate a DTT network in Cyprus, marking a major step forward in the country’s broadcasting landscape. The authorisation, issued by the director of the deputy ministry of research’s electronic communications department, will be valid from December 1st 2025 to November 9th 2040. […]

February 28, 2025By Chris Forrester