OmniGlobe Networks, specialist in delivering cellular, broadband Internet and VoIP services, has acquired Bandwidth Technologies International Group Limited (BTIG), the UK based international provider of satellite communications systems. OmniGlobe Networks, the privately held Canadian group, acquired the entire equity of BTIG – including its principal trading subsidiary L-TEQ Limited. BTIG will become the operations and […]
PhonepayPlus (previously known as ICSTIS) has announced that service providers looking to provide premium rate services (PRS) to broadcasters must first seek its permission. Taken alongside tough new rules for broadcasters from Ofcom, it is expected the new regulatory regime will protect viewers from any possible harm when participating in broadcast PRS. Ofcom has made […]
From David Del Valle in Madrid The Spanish state-owned group, RTVE -that operates the terrestrial TVE 1 and La 2- and the incumbent telco Telefonica have signed a 3-year strategic agreement to promote and develop joint multimedia projects through all existing distribution platforms. The agreement, signed by the presidents of the companies, Luis Fernández and […]
Zee Network has written to the Information & Broadcasting ministry, stating that the Trai (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) regulation for mobile TV is discriminatory. Zee has demanded that any broadcasting company should be allowed to provide mobile TV services. Zee says that cross holding caps are not appropriate in these scenarios, and has warned […]
SES Global reported profit and turnover down but declared it was still in the market for small add on acquisitions despite its failed offer for Spacecom of Israel. Net profit fell by 7 per cent to E404 million from the previous year's E435.8 million, mainly on interest charges related to the debt incurred in the […]
DirecTV Latin America achieved net subscriber additions of 199,000 in the quarter, a jump the company attributed to strong customer growth in Brazil, Venezuela and Argentina. The total number of DirecTV subscribers in Latin America as of December 31 increased 21 percent to 3.28 million, compared to 2.71 million as of December 2006. Revenues for […]
The Australian Government is considering a three-strikes policy against computer users who download illegally. The Government will examine new legislative proposals being unveiled in Britain this week to target people who download films and music illegally. Under the three-strikes policy, a warning would be first issued to offenders who illegally share files using peer-to-peer technology […]
In a move aimed at strengthening its ability to process audience measurement data from set-top boxes, The Nielsen Co. has acquired Audience Analytics and its Audience Watch software. Nielsen said the Audience Watch software will become the primary delivery mechanism for the company's Nielsen DigitalPlus product line, providing analytics on tuning and interactive television usage, […]
Jim Godfrey, ITV’s director of corporate affairs, is leaving in March after three years to set up his own PR agency. Godfrey, a former Labour special adviser, said he intended to specialise in political campaigns and branding with his new company, which will have ITV as its first client when it launches in July.
According to the WSJ, Rupert Murdoch's News Corp has joined the fight for control of Yahoo. The idea seems to be Yahoo will combine with News's Myspace business and News will take at least a 20 per cent share in the combined business. The deal might well make sense for News Corp; MySpace which it […]