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Hungary

4iG Group selects Nokia for network modernisation

4iG Group has signed an agreement with Nokia to modernise and unify its IP access and DWDM transport backbone networks in Hungary. The objective of the development is to establish a next-generation ready, energy-efficient, and secure network infrastructure that handles increasing data traffic, supports the growth of digital services, and ensures sustainable operations in the […]

September 19, 2025

Nagravision, a Kudelski Group (SIX:KUD.S) company, has announced that ONE Hungary, the Hungarian broadband and TV service provider has extended their offer, powered by OpenTV ENTera, to include third-party service bundling through the integration of the Digital Vending Machine (DVM) from Bango. As a leader in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) transformation, ONE Hungary previously […]

September 10, 2025

Hungary: Intelsat renews DTH deal with HDT

Intelsat has announced a long-term renewal agreement with Hungaro Digitel (HDT), a member of 4iG Group and the subcontractor of the One Telecommunication (also part of the 4iG Group) which provides DTH services in Hungary, through the Intelsat 1West (1W) video neighbourhood. “With this long-term agreement with Intelsat, the 4iG Group has secured the infrastructure […]

June 10, 2025

One Hungary upgrades OneTV with 3SS

3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of software solutions for set-top boxes (STB), smart TV, multiscreen and in-vehicle entertainment, has announced that One Hungary, the Hungarian TV service provider and a member of the 4iG Group, has launched a major upgrade to its OneTV service, delivering next-generation television to more than 400,000 households across the […]

May 16, 2025

Smartclip, RTL Hungary tech partnership

Smartclip, RTL Group’s adtech business, and RTL Hungary have announced a strategic technology partnership aimed at enhancing RTL Hungary’s digital and linear advertising capabilities. As part of this collaboration, RTL Hungary has adopted smartx — smartclip’s holistic, full-stack ad-server and supply-side platform (SSP). This technology allows RTL Hungary to merge linear and digital TV, delivering […]

March 31, 2025

SPI International brings Arthur’s Whisky to Hungary

SPI International, the global media company and specilaist in content distribution, has announced a new theatrical release in Hungary. SPI has secured the rights in CEE for the Diane Keaton-starring comedy Arthur’s Whisky, which premieres on November 28th. The company continues its partnership with ADS Service bringing new movies to theatres in Hungary after the […]

November 28, 2024

Hungary: SkyShowtime partners with Magyar Telekom

SkyShowtime is continuing to expand its entertainment offering with its first partnership in Hungary, partnering with Magyar Telekom, one of the country’s leading telcos. SkyShowtime will be available and bundled with a Magyar Telekom TV subscription for the first time as part of their Telekom TV L and IPTV L packages, with two new linear […]

November 27, 2024

4iG acquires Direct One satellite customer base

DIGI Távközlési és Szolgáltató, a subsidiary of 4iG, has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Canal+ Luxembourg and its Hungarian subsidiaries Eviso Hungary and Canal+ Distribution Hungary, for the acquisition of the Hungarian satellite customer base Direct One, and optionally for the acquisition of its cable television portfolio, depending on the consent of the […]

July 29, 2024

Canal+ launches in Hungary

After recent launches in various countries in Europe such as in Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia and the Netherlands, Canal+ Group has announced the launch of an offering in Hungary, grouping linear services together with a catalogue of movies and series, bundled in the Canal+ streaming application. Internationally, Canal+ Group operates in more than 50 countries […]

July 26, 2024

10m watch Scotland exit Euro 2024 on BBC

Scotland’s cruel 1-0 defeat to Hungary attracted over half of the nation’s TV viewers on the evening of June 23rd. A peak audience of 10 million people watched the BBC’s coverage of Scotland vs Hungary on BBC One. The match was also streamed 3.4 million times across BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app […]

June 24, 2024By Nik Roseveare