Hungary Digital TV News

Hungary - One step closer to digital switch-over
Feb 1, 2008 – The National Communications Authority (NHH) has posted for public debate on its website the documentation of the tender invitation announced for national terrestrial digital television (DVB-T) and radio (T-DAB) free-to-air broadcasting.
News categories: National Communications Authority, Digital TV, Hungary, Mobile, Regulation, Terrestrial, TV Services

Antenna Hungária, T-Mobile Hungary and Vodafone Hungary run DVB-H based mobile television trial on Nokia Siemens Networks' mobile tv platform
Jan 8, 2008 – Antenna Hungária, a major Hungarian TV and radio network operator, T-Mobile Hungary and Vodafone Hungary are conducting a DVB-H based mobile television test.
News categories: Antenna Hungária, Nokia Siemens Networks, T-Mobile Hungary, Vodafone Hungary, Digital TV, Hungary, Mobile

Commission sees need for a stronger more consumer-friendly Single Market for Online Music, Films and Games in Europe
Jan 3, 2008 – The European Commission has decided to give a new boost to Europe's online content sector. EU citizens should be able to enjoy easier and faster access to a rich variety of music, TV programmes, films or games via the Internet, mobile phones or other devices.
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Magyar Telekom provides first HD TV service in Hungary
Dec 17, 2007 – Magyar Telekom is the first in Hungary to carry HD TV broadcasts on its network. The company launched a pilot project in the 11th district of Budapest in the summer of 2007, to test the underlying VDSL2+ technology of the service.
News categories: Magyar Telekom, Broadband, Digital TV, Hungary, IPTV

Hungary - NCA to issue DTT tenders in spring 2008
Dec 12, 2007 – Hungary's National Communications Authority (NCA) is expected to issue tenders in spring 2008 in preparation for the launch of digital terrestrial television and radio broadcasting.
News categories: National Communications Authority, Digital TV, Hungary, Regulation, Terrestrial

European Commission strategy for Mobile TV in Europe endorsed by Member States
Nov 29, 2007 – EU Member States have endorsed the European Commission three pillar strategy presented in July: putting in place a joint approach to licensing; making available spectrum for services; and promoting the use of DVB-H as the mobile TV standard for Europe.
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Liberty Global Reports Third Quarter 2007 Results
Nov 8, 2007 – Liberty Global (NASDAQ: LBTYA, LBTYB, LBTYK) has announced financial and operating results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007. Digital cable additions continued to accelerate in the third quarter, with the addition of 234,000 organic RGUs, a 19% improvement over the comparable period in 2006.
News categories: Liberty Global, Earnings Release, Austria, Belgium, Cable TV, Chile, Czech Republic, Digital TV, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Netherlands, Results, Romania, Satellite, Slovakia, Slovenia, Subscribers, Switzerland

OECD broadband statistics (June 2007)
Nov 5, 2007 – Over the past year, the number of broadband subscribers in the OECD increased 24% from 178 million in June 2006 to 221 million subscribers in June 2007. Broadband penetration rates increased from 15.1 in June 2006 to 18.8 subscriptions per 100 inhabitants one year later.
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Hungary - Digital Television and Radio Tender to be Announced with Delay
Oct 31, 2007 – The National Communications Authority of Hungary (NCAH) is unable to issue the invitations to the tenders for the operating rights of the one digital radio and five digital television free-to-air broadcasting networks by the original deadline, as the competent parliamentary committee failed to grant it the necessary approvals.
News categories: National Communications Authority of Hungary, Digital TV, Hungary, Terrestrial, TV Services