Americans in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Washington DC are paying higher prices for slower Internet service when compared to similar cities in other parts of the world, according to a study released by the Open Technology Institute at the New America Foundation. The study compares high-speed Internet offerings in 22 […]

International television provider Chello Zone has inked a deal with Dutch telco KPN and Dutch cable operator, Caiway, to air Italian language channel Mediaset Italia.  This marks the first time the channel is available in the Netherlands, and is the only Italian channel on both platforms. Mediaset Italia showcases the best of mainstream Italian programming […]

Network connectivity provider aQuestora intends to deliver optical fibre-based broadband infrastructure utilising LG-Ericsson’s Ethernet Access 1100 universal fibre platform and Genexis’ Hybrid series CPE equipment. aQuestora provides connectivity services to service providers, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and end users. aQuestora is building open access broadband networks that grow business and accelerates public access to next-gen […]

Intelsat, the world’s leading provider of satellite services, thas announced that Harris CapRock Communications, a global provider of fully managed communications for remote and harsh environments, will utilise the Intelsat EpicNG platform on Intelsat 29e for advanced fixed and mobile services.  Under a multi-year agreement, Harris CapRock will utilise the next- generation Intelsat EpicNG platform […]

Dutch cable operator  Ziggo has reported a 6.3 per cent rise in quarterly revenue, boosted by higher subscriptions for bundled TV, Internet and telephony packages. “We are on track to continue to increase our market share and grow our revenue and EBITDA in the second half of 2012,” chief executive Bernard Dijkhuizen commented. Ziggo swung […]

Market research firm Infonetics Research has released vendor market share standings and market highlights from its first quarter (1Q12) “Broadband CPE and Subscribers: PON, FTTH, Cable, and DSL” report. “The growth we’re seeing in wideband (DOCSIS 3.0) CPE revenue shows that the infrastructure investments made by operators in DOCSIS 3.0 equipment over the past few […]

Ziggo, one of the largest providers of media and communications services in the Netherlands, has selected SAS Real-Time Decision Manager to provide its contact centre agents with relevant, real-time recommendations to meet customers’ needs. “In today’s market, customers expect truly personal experiences, whether they interact with an organization through the Web, by phone, in a […]

Fitch Ratings believes if online TV providers are not required by law to pay re-transmission consent fees to the stations they are streaming, cable operators and others will gain material negotiating leverage with broadcasters. Last week, a Federal judge in New York rejected a request for a preliminary injunction filed by major US broadcasters against […]

Findings from a TDG consumer study has revealed high interest in services that allow consumers to store and stream their personal media files in “the cloud.” Beyond just photos, video, and music, the study tested a number of cloud-based services, including remote access to home DVR functions, home security, social TV apps, and a range […]