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Netflix announces Netherlands launch

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Netflix is set to launch in the Netherlands later this year in the latest stage of its European expansion efforts, the firm has announced.  Netflix… Read more

Global DTH revenues set to overtake cable this year

Global DTH revenues are set to overtake cable TV revenues this year, according to an analysis by Digital TV Research. Satellite TV revenues are expected… Read more

Arris looks to eastern European growth

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Following its US$2.2 billion (€1.7 billion) acquisition of Motorola Home earlier this year, Arris is looking to Turkey and Russia as key growth markets.  Speaking… Read more

Tablet and mobiles increase share on online viewing

The share of tablet and mobile video views in online viewing grew by 19% in the first quarter and accounted for over 10% of all… Read more

Vectra plans to boost online offering, launch VOD

Polish cable operator Vectra plans to increase the number of live channels it offers on its online TV service and will launch VOD this autumn,… Read more

BT names new CEO

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BT has announced that Gavin Patterson is to succeed Ian Livingston as CEO of BT Group. Livingston, who has been given a role in government… Read more

Ofcom to investigate BSkyB wholesale of sports channels

Ofcom is to launch an investigation into BSkyB practices in wholesaling its sports channels after receiving a complaint from BT. The probe will focus on… Read more

Cyfrowy Polsat introduces live TV Ipla package

Polish pay TV provider Cyfrowy Polsat has introduced a new online live TV package for its OTT service Ipla.  IplaNetTV will let viewers watch 15… Read more

Sky Italia names new chief commercial officer

Sky Italia has appointed Delia Bushell chief commercial officer. Bushell has been at the News Corp.-owned pay TV operator since May last year, initially taking… Read more

Canal+ Spain launches new iPhone app for Yomvi

Canal+ Spain is launching a new version of the iPhone app for its Yomvi over-the-top TV service.  Yomvi on the iPhone will now include access… Read more