Europe Digital TV News

Philips set to launch its Freeview HD range in the UK
Mar 24, 2010 – Philips has announced the launch of two Freeview HD set-top boxes, including one of the first Freeview HD PVRs to hit the shelves in the UK. The boxes, designed by Pace (LSE:PIC), will give customers access to the recently-launched Freeview HD service.
News categories: Philips, Pace plc, DVB-T2, DVR, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, UK

Sagemcom Launches Its First DVB-T2 High Definition Digital Television Recorders
Mar 23, 2010 – Sagemcom has announced the introduction of the SAGEMCOM RTI90-320 T2 HD and the SAGEMCOM RTI90-500 T2 HD, its FREEVIEW+ HD Digital Television Recorders (DTR) for the UK market - the first products to be released under the new Sagemcom brand name.
News categories: Sagemcom, DVB-T2, DVR, Semiconductor, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, UK

Viaccess, Orca and Alpha Networks partner for launch of Billi, a new Belgian Triple Play Operator
Mar 23, 2010 – Viaccess and Orca Interactive (Paris & NYSE: FTE) have been selected to provide Conditional Access and DRM and Orca's IP native TV-middleware 'RiGHTV' to Alpha Networks who have recently launched Billi, a new Belgian triple play operator.
News categories: Viaccess, Orca Interactive, Alpha Networks, Billi, Belgium, Conditional Access, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, IPTV, Middleware

BH Telecom Powers On-Demand Video Services Using Espial MediaBase
Mar 23, 2010 – Espial (TSX:ESP) has announced that BH Telecom has successfully launched video-on-demand services using Espial MediaBase. BH Telecom is the largest quad-play service provider in Bosnia & Herzegovina with 2 million subscribers.
News categories: Espial, BH Telecom, Smart Com, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Middleware

Switzerland consults on digital terrestrial television
Mar 23, 2010 – In order to be able to evaluate the requirements of those interested in broadcasting their TV programmes using DVB-T transmission, Switzerland's Federal Office of Communications (BAKOM) has launched a public consultation.
News categories: BAKOM, Digital TV, Regulation, Switzerland, Terrestrial

Swisscom to discontinue DVB-H mobile TV service
Mar 23, 2010 – Roughly 80 days before the World Cup, Swisscom TV air is bringing TV to your mobile and computer. Following the launch of the new TV offering, Swisscom will be discontinuing its DVB-H service for residential customers.
News categories: Swisscom, Digital TV, Mobile, Streaming, Switzerland

Digital captures almost 60% of TV market in Netherlands
Mar 23, 2010 – The number of digital TV connections in the Netherlands grew by 3.5 percent or 161,000 net additions during the fourth quarter to 4.71 million on 31 December 2009, according to Telecompaper's quarterly report on the Dutch TV market.
News categories: Telecompaper, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Netherlands, Satellite, Subscribers, Terrestrial

Elion of Estonia Expands HD Offerings with Envivio IPTV Solution
Mar 23, 2010 – Envivio has announced that Elion, the largest telecommunications provider in Estonia, has expanded its DigiTV IPTV service using the Envivio 4Caster™ C4 Three Screens encoder for live HD channels.
News categories: Envivio, Elion, Scansatel, Content Distribution, Estonia, IPTV, Video Exchange

IP Vision and Netgem Unveil HD Hybrid Freeview+ STB
Mar 23, 2010 – IP Vision and Netgem will showcase their High-Definition Freeview+ Hybrid DTT set top box (STB) at the IPTV World Forum. The FetchTV SmartBox 8320HD will be shown on IP Vision's Stand and features Netgem's latest DVB-T2 hardware reference design.
News categories: IP Vision, Netgem, Digital TV, DVB-T2, DVR, Middleware, Set Top Box, Streaming, Terrestrial, UK, Video Exchange