Focus: Broadcasting

[Satellite TODAY 02-13-13] Polish satellite TV operators Cyfra+ and n are planning to introduce nC+, a new satellite platform, in the country by this spring. The platform will also provide Internet service and compete with Cyfrowy Polsat, which offers LTE Internet service at 150 Mbps.    Markus Tellenbach, president of the local commercial television network,...

[Satellite TODAY 02-13-13] Ericsson will launch a new unified content delivery network (CDN) solution to address the global consumer shift to broadband mobility. The Ericsson Media Delivery Network solution unifies the delivery of managed and unmanaged content over fixed and mobile networks.    The solution allows operators to access the media value chain with profitable...

According to research and analysis firm IDATE, Liberty Global acquisition of Virgin Media is an example of the internationalization path of the pay-TV market.

[Satellite TODAY 02-11-13] Dish Network announced its new Hopper with Sling Whole-Home HD DVR is now available nationwide.    The second-generation Hopper allows customers to watch live and recorded home television content on Internet-connected tablets, smartphones and desktop computers via the DISH Anywhere app. Additionally, the Hopper Transfers app allows users to download DVR content...

Google has reached a deal with British free-to-air satellite service Freesat

[Satellite TODAY 02-08-13] Cobham is preparing a preview of an ultra-small wireless HD camera transmitter at the NAB 2013 show that will take place in Las Vegas this April. The new Solo Micro HD transmitter has the size of a matchbox and provides transmission stability for high-quality HD images using low-latency H.264 compression.    Together...

[Satellite TODAY 02-06-13] Liberty Global has reached an agreement with Virgin Media to acquire the company in a stock and cash merger that creates one of the world’s largest broadband communications entities and moves the Delaware-based firm to a new home in the United Kingdom. Liberty Global will pay a total of approximately $23.3 billion...

[Satellite TODAY 02-05-13] Satellite broadcaster Sirius XM Radio turned in especially strong 2012 fourth quarter and full year financial and operating results, with double-digit growth in revenues, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow, according to the company’s latest financial report issued Feb. 5.    Sirius XM produced a health 13 percent increase in revenue from...

Liberty Global is in negotiations to buy United Kingdom-based cable and mobile operator Virgin Media.

Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) is deploying 500 StreamboxME Pro licenses to reporters in Japan and throughout the world to capture and transmit live video, Streambox announced.