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Cablevision hits subs with $3 ‘sports tax’

US cable giant Cablevision is to levy an extra $2.98 monthly fee if viewers watch sports programming. The ‘sports tax’ applies to all subscribers paying for ‘Family’ or ‘Value’ bundles, or above. Cablevision say they are very much focussed on keeping prices competitive, and that prices have not risen for two years… ”even as we […]

February 22, 2013By Chris Forrester

KDG ups investment on Tele Columbus disappointment

Kabel Deutschland intends to hike its dividend by 67 per cent and increase investment as funds become available after plans to buy Tele Columbus were blocked by the regulator. Shares in KDG rose 2.5 per cent amid speculation the move could be part of its strategy to deal with a potential bid from mobile giant […]

February 20, 2013

KDG drops Tele Columbus bid as regulator red flags

The German Federal Cartel Office has told Kabel Deutschland its assessment of the remedy package offered on January 22nd for the acquisition of TeleColumbus doesn’t go far enough. KDG says it will now drop the bid. Kabel Deutschland had offered the disposal of Tele Columbus networks in the cities of Berlin, Dresden and Cottbus. The […]

February 19, 2013

Harmonic sells Aurora its cable access unit

Harmonic is to sell its Cable Access business to Aurora Networks for $46 million in cash.  Harmonic will use $35 million of the proceeds for its stock repurchase programme. “The sale of the Cable Access business enables us to sharpen our focus on our largest growth opportunities,” said Patrick Harshman, President and Chief Executive Officer. […]

February 19, 2013

Thinkbox: On demand expands TV viewing

New figures revealed by Thinkbox, the marketing body for commercial TV in the UK, show that TV viewing in the UK is continuing to expand as people watch additional TV on-demand via TV sets, tablets, smartphones and laptops. In total, the average UK viewer watched 4 hours, 4 minutes of TV a day in 2012 […]

February 19, 2013

Verimatrix secures Com Hem advanced multi-screen services

Verimatrix, the specialist in securing and enhancing revenue for multi-network, multi-screen digital TV services around the globe, and Swedish triple-play operator Com Hem, have confirmed that the Verimatrix Video Content Authority System (VCAS) has been selected to secure Com Hem’s advanced multi-screen TV services scheduled to launch Spring 2013. The new service will be delivered […]

February 19, 2013

New date, new location for SCTE Cable-Tec Expo

The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) has confirmed new dates and a new location for SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2013 – October 21st to 24th at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The change is intended to enable the industry to maximise participation in each of the largest fall showcases for cable technology in […]

February 18, 2013

New dates, new location for SCTE Cable-Tec Expo 2013

The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE) has announced new dates and a new location for SCTE Cable-Tec Expo2013—Monday through Thursday, Oct. 21-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta. The change is intended to enable the industry to maximize participation in each of the largest fall showcases for cable technology in the United […]

February 18, 2013

upc cablecom reports ‘excellent” 2012

upc cablecom continued its strong growth trajectory in the fourth quarter of 2012: The company acquired a total of 54,800 new subscribers in premium TV options, Internet and telephony. These services grew by 206,000 subscribers throughout the whole of 2012. Switzerland’s biggest TV provider can also look back on a strong year financially. Revenue increased […]

February 14, 2013

European cable industry spreads the love in digital capital

Cable Europe, the trade association for the European cable industry, today celebrates consolidation and the role it plays in building strong cable players, stimulating healthy infrastructure and promoting competition ahead of its annual flagship industry gathering. In keeping with the spirit of Valentine’s Day and ahead of Cable Europe’s annual conference with 69 per cent […]

February 14, 2013