Cable TV (CATV, DVB-C, MMDS, …) News

Cox latest to integrate Xumo FAST channels into linear guide
Sep 4, 2024 – Xumo has partnered with Cox to integrate FAST channels into its linear guide. Also, later this year, Sky will integrate six FAST channels into the TV guide on Sky Glass and Sky Stream devices.
News categories: Xumo, Cox Communications, Cable TV, Digital TV, Streaming, UK, USA, UX

Eutelsat and Cable Color renew broadcast services agreement
Aug 22, 2024 – Eutelsat (Paris/London: ETL) and Cable Color have signed an agreement renewing capacity for video broadcast services over Central America on Eutelsat’s EUTELSAT 117 West A satellite.
News categories: Eutelsat, Cable Color, José Ignacio González-Núñez, Stefano Racciatti, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Honduras, Satellite

Telenor chooses ADB video management system for Nordic operations
Aug 22, 2024 – Telenor has extended its adoption of ADB's graphyne® video management system to Sweden and Finland. graphyne aggregates an operator's own content and 3rd party streaming services into one platform.
News categories: ADB, Telenor, Philippe Lambinet, Emil Hansen, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Finland, IPTV, Sweden

U.S. TV viewing exhibits rare upswing in July
Aug 20, 2024 – According to Nielsen's The Gauge, in July, streaming was again the dominant category in the U.S., accounting for 41.4% of TV viewing. Streaming levels were over 5% higher in July compared to June.
News categories: Nielsen, Broadcast, Cable TV, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, USA

Hathway and DEN partner with INVIDI on addressable TV
Aug 20, 2024 – INVIDI Technologies has announced a partnership with Hathway Digital and DEN Networks to introduce advanced targeted advertising on Hathway and DEN's distribution networks.
News categories: INVIDI Technologies, Hathway, DEN Networks, Prasad Sanagavarapu, Advertising, Cable TV, Digital TV, India

U.S. report shows reduced carbon footprint of STBs and CPE
Aug 19, 2024 – According to a report from D+R International, US STB energy consumption has reduced by more than two-thirds since 2012, saving consumers $18 billion and avoiding 93m tonnes of CO2 emissions.
News categories: NCTA, Consumer Technology Association, D+R International, Russ Hanser, Doug Johnson, Cable TV, Digital TV, Gateway, IPTV, Satellite, Set Top Box, USA

Cadent unlocks ad revenue for Hotwire, Midco and other regional MSOs
Aug 13, 2024 – Cadent is providing Hotwire, Midco and Mediacom with access to the Cadent Aperture Ad Management solution to protect and grow their ad revenue as they roll out their IPTV platforms.
News categories: Cadent, Hotwire, Midco, Paul Ranger, Pragash Pillai, Tom McAdaragh, Advertising, Cable TV, Digital TV, USA

Strong streaming performance at Foxtel in Q2 2024
Aug 8, 2024 – At the end of Q2 2024, Foxtel had nearly 4.7 million video subscribers, up 1% YoY. In response to third party interest, News Corp. is assessing strategic and financial options for Foxtel.
News categories: News Corp, Australia, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Results, Satellite, Streaming, Subscribers

4iG to acquire Direct One satellite customer base from Canal+
Jul 26, 2024 – DIGI, a subsidiary of 4iG, has signed an agreement with Canal+ to acquire the satellite customer base of Hungary's Direct One, with an option to also acquire its cable TV portfolio.
News categories: 4iG, Direct One, Péter Fekete, Cable TV, Digital TV, Hungary, MandA, Satellite