Broadcast (Cable TV, DTH Satellite, Terrestrial) News

Eutelsat launches EPG for TV sets with integrated satellite tuner
Sep 11, 2024 – Eutelsat (Paris/London: ETL) is launching Sat.tv Connect, for TV sets with an integrated satellite tuner. The application provides a programme guide for the channels broadcast FTA on its satellites.
News categories: Eutelsat, Laurence Delpy, Digital TV, Europe, HbbTV, IBCShow, Middle-East, Satellite, Smart TV, UX

DTVKit adds ATSC 3.0 to its software stack
Sep 10, 2024 – DTVKit has integrated an ATSC 3.0 software stack into its suite of broadcast software components. DTVKit will release the version of ATSC 3.0 to its member community in Q1 2025.
News categories: DTVKit, Advanced Television Systems Committee, Amy Cleary, Madeleine Noland, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Middleware, Set Top Box, Smart TV, USA

Verizon to acquire Frontier Communications
Sep 5, 2024 – Verizon (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Frontier Communications (NASDAQ: FYBR) have entered into a definitive agreement for Verizon to acquire Frontier in an all-cash transaction valued at $20 billion.
News categories: Verizon, Frontier Communications, Hans Vestberg, Nick Jeffery, Cable TV, Digital TV, MandA, USA

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

Sofia Digital integrates 5G Broadcast with DVB-I Android app
Sep 4, 2024 – Sofia Digital has extended its DVB-I Android application, adding 5G Broadcast capability, enabling video playback without an internet connection using the 5G Broadcast network.
News categories: Sofia Digital, 5G, Apps, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, Terrestrial, Worldwide

Eutelsat and MuxIP bring FAST channels to satellite
Sep 4, 2024 – Eutelsat (Paris/London: ETL) and MuxIP are bringing together a selection of global sports channels from FAST platforms, via satellite, to audiences in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
News categories: Eutelsat, MuxIP, Laurence Delpy, Frank Brown, Digital TV, Europe, Middle-East, Satellite

iKOMG selects NOVELSAT video gateway for live broadcasting
Sep 3, 2024 – NOVELSAT has announced that iKOMG has chosen NOVELSAT’s multi-purpose video gateway, NOVELSAT Xstream, to power its sports and events broadcasting services.
News categories: NOVELSAT, iKOMG, Aviv Ronai, Orr Ariel, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DVB-S2, Worldwide

5G Broadcast receiver profile for Europe released for review
Sep 2, 2024 – The European 5G Broadcast handset taskforce has published a 5G Broadcast receiver profile for use by companies that are preparing for the roll-out of 5G Broadcast services in Europe.
News categories: European Broadcasting Union, Broadcast Networks Europe, Qualcomm, Antonio Arcidiacono, Lars Backlund, Lorenzo Casaccia, 5G, Broadcast, Digital TV, Europe, Mobile

RAI begins transition of DTT to DVB-T2
Aug 28, 2024 – RAI has announced that it began the transition to DVB-T2 television transmission on August 28, 2024. Rai Storia, Rai Scuola and Rai Radio 2 Visual channels have moved to the new format.
News categories: Radiotelevisione italiana, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DVB-T2, Italy