International entertainment broadcasting group Modern Times Group is marking the 20th anniversary of the launch of Viasat’s pay-TV services with the rebranding of the TV1000 movie channel brand to ‘Viasat Film’ across the Nordic region. In addition, Viasat will also launch four new Viasat Film premium pay-TV HD movie channels in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and […]

Abu Dhabi-based satellite operator YahLive has signed what it describes as a ‘partnership agreement’ with Etisalat, the UAE’s national telco which operates an important uplink Earth Station in the country. The deal means that YahLive can now directly uplink Dubai or Abu Dhabi-based channels directly to its new all-HDTV satellite. Following the signing ceremony with […]

IPTV equipment provider NetUP is preparing to launch an IPTV service with no IP set-top boxes required. The service includes a TV set that contains an Android-based IP STB integrated. The device – which mainly targets hotels and residences – allows users to watch Live TV with interactive features, use Electronic Program Guide (EPG) and […]

Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) announces it will begin migrating its satellite transmission from MPEG2 compression to MPEG4 HD 4:2:2 advanced compression with the installation of equipment and service designed by Adtec Digital. The purpose of the change is to conserve satellite bandwidth and to work in tandem with the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) resolve […]