Malta Digital TV News

Launch of MAVISE - a new database on television channels and television companies in the European Union
Apr 1, 2008 – On 9 April 2008, the European Commission and the European Audiovisual Observatory will launch a new TV database set up to provide basic data on all the television channels accessible in the EU and the two candidate countries (Croatia and Turkey).
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Mobile TV across Europe: Commission endorses addition of DVB-H to EU List of Official Standards
Mar 17, 2008 – The European Commission has decided to add the Digital Video Broadcasting Handheld standard (DVB-H) to the EU List of Standards, which serves as a basis for encouraging the harmonised provision of telecommunications across the EU.
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Directive on the protection of conditional-access services: Commission consultation of interested parties
Feb 11, 2008 – The European Commission is launching an open consultation and is asking all interested parties to submit information on services that use conditional-access systems, such as pay-TV or video on demand.
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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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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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Malta - GO invests 2.3 million Euros in new TV infrastructure
Oct 17, 2007 – GO has just completed a major upgrade project for its digital terrestrial television (DTTV) network with the result that coverage has been extended to cover 95% of households in Malta and Gozo and the quality of transmission has been improved.
News categories: GO p.l.c., Content Distribution, Digital TV, Malta, Terrestrial, TV Services

Malta - Making Digital Broadcasting Accessible to All
Sep 18, 2007 – This Consultation Document proposes a policy and implementation strategy in respect of digital terrestrial broadcasting that meets clearly defined General Interest Objectives.
News categories: Malta Communications Authority (MCA), Consultation Document, Digital TV, Malta, Terrestrial, TV Services

Maltacom Selects TANDBERG TV as Video Technology Provider
Jun 8, 2007 – TANDBERG Television (TAT.OL) has further extended its lead in the digital TV market with the announcement that it has been selected by Maltacom Group as the strategic provider of multi-platform video processing solutions. More …
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Malta - Melita registers growth in digital TV, telephony
May 8, 2007 – In the first quarter of the year, Melita Cable continued to register growth in the provision of TV services in spite of competition, the company said. More …
News categories: Cable TV, Digital TV, Malta, Results, Subscribers