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Sky Deutschland Q1 2014 Results: Strong Customer Growth, Record Retention Levels
Business Wire - Wed May 07, 1:25AM CDT
Sky Deutschland delivered strong growth in Q1 2014. The number of direct subscribers increased by 64,000 (Q1 2013: 42,000) to reach a total of 3,731,000 (Q1 2013: 3,405,000) at the end of March. Gross additions were 145,000 (Q1 2013: 137,000), which reflects the expanding underlying demand for Sky's products, especially in light of the steps introduced at the beginning of 2013 to improve the quality of customer growth. Also as a result of the actions taken last year, customer loyalty has improved significantly, with the quarterly annualized churn rate decreasing to 8.8% (Q1 2013: 11.3%) and the 12 month rolling churn rate to 10.6% (Q1 2013: 12.0%) - both representing the lowest rates in the company's history.
Germany Mobile and Fixed Telecommunications and Pay-TV Report 2014: Market Consolidation will Create new Investment Opportunities
M2 - Fri May 02, 6:55AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xxd5lv/germany_market) has announced the addition of the "Germany: Market Consolidation will Create new Investment Opportunities" report to their offering. Germany: Market Consolidation Will Create New Investment Opportunities,' a new Country Intelligence Report, offers a precise, incisive profile of Germany's mobile and fixed telecommunications and pay-TV markets based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Germany market. Germany: Market Consolidation Will Create New Investment Opportunities provides an executive-level overview of the telecommunications market in Germany today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2018. It delivers deep quantitative and qualitative insight into Germany's telecom market, analyzing key trends, evaluating near-term opportunities and assessing risk factors. Key Findings - The acquisition of Kabel Deutschland by Vodafone having closed in October 2013, we expect the German communications market to continue on its path of consolidation. - It is expected that by mid-2014, O2 will acquire the third largest mobile operator, E-Plus (owned by KPN), creating a new market leader on the mobile front. - Over the next five years, Pyramid Research expects Germany to have the second fastest growth rate among the six largest Western European telecommunications markets. - We expect mobile data and the pay-TV segment, which to date is comparatively less developed than in other major European markets, to drive growth in the forecast period and to contribute to stable market demand overall. Key Topics Covered: - Executive summary - Market and competitor overview - Germany in a regional context - Economic, demographic and political context - Regulatory environment - Demand profile - Service evolution - Competitive landscape - Major market players - Segment analysis - Mobile services - Fixed services - Pay-TV - Identifying opportunities Companies Mentioned - Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile) - E-Plus - Kabel Deutschland - Net Cologne - Sky Deutschland - Telef?nica Deutschland (O2) - United Internet - Unity Media - Vodafone For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xx...any_market
Germany - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts: Fixed-Telephony Interconnection Rates Set to 2014
M2 - Thu Mar 13, 11:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9v7jt6/germany) has announced the addition of the "Germany - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts" report to their offering. Market consolidation leaning towards a triopoly of dominant MNOsGermany has Europe's largest telecom market, supported by an affluent population of about 82 million. Both the fixed network and broadband markets are dominated by Telekom Deutschland (TD), though a number of significant players including freenet/Debitel, Vodafone, Telefonica and E-Plus have gained market share. In the broadband market, the dominant DSL platform is being reinvigorated by TD's focus on vectoring technology, though it continues to invest in fibre. This strategy is aimed at competing with cablcos while also reaching the government's broadband targets for 2020. The greatly consolidated cable sector has invested in extensive network upgrades, offering widespread 200Mb/s services and the expectation of commercial services offering up to 400Mb/s. Faster broadband services are creating demand for new bundled offers while intense competition has seen prices fall dramatically. This report introduces the key aspects of the German telecom market, providing comprehensive data on fixed network infrastructure as well as on key regulatory developments including the status of interconnection, local loop unbundling, number portability, and carrier preselection. It profiles the major operators, and details the development of Next Generation Networks and the battle between the EC, the government and the incumbent on NGN access. The report also provides statistics and analyses on the mobile market, including an overview of the main operators together with 3G subscriber and mobile ARPU forecasts to 2015. It assesses the development of mobile data services and technologies including HSPA and LTE, as well as operator strategies to exploit data revenue in coming years. The fixed-line and wireless broadband markets are assessed, noting the various platforms including vectoring DSL, FttP, powerline broadband, cable wireless broadband, WiFi and internet via satellite. It notes the economic pressures which are encouraging major players to deploy vectoring technologies as an interim measure. Data in this report is the latest available at the time of preparation and may not be for the current year Companies Mentioned: - ARD - BT Global Services - CallMobile - E-Plus - Energie Baden-Wurttemberg - Freenet - Freenet - Kabel BW - Kabel Deutschland - O2 - PrimaCom - QSC - RTL Group - Sky Deutschland - Tele2 - Telef?nica - Telekom Deutschland - The Cloud - Tiscali - United Internet - Unitymedia - Vodafone - ZDF For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9v7jt6/germany About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Sky's the Limit: CoralTree Support Cisco's Conditional Access Upgrade as Sky Deutschland Ensures its Technology is Ready for Future Demand
M2 - Thu Feb 20, 9:22AM CST
CoralTree, an innovative fast-growing software company that works with some of EMEA's leading communications operators, announces the successful upgrade to the Titan TV Gateway, part of the daVinci portfolio, for Sky Deutschland. In partnership with Cisco, CoralTree provides a highly scalable TV Gateway to enable secure and efficient activation of Sky Deutschland's innovative video services to customers.
Twenty-First Century Fox 2Q profit falls 49 pct
AP - Thu Feb 06, 9:13AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-First Century Fox said Thursday that its fiscal second-quarter net income dropped 49 percent, largely as a result of acquisition costs, but still matched Wall Street predictions.
21st Century Fox Reports Second Quarter Total Revenue of $8.16 Billion, a $1.06 Billion or 15% Increase over the Prior Year Quarter, and Total Segment Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization of $1.54 Billion
Business Wire - Thu Feb 06, 6:55AM CST
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. ("21st Century Fox" or the "Company" -- NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX; ASX: FOXLV, FOX) today reported $8.16 billion of total revenue for the three months ending December 31, 2013, a $1.06 billion or 15% increase over the $7.11 billion of revenue in the prior year quarter(1). The growth in revenue reflects a $605 million increase at the Direct Broadcast Satellite Television ("DBS"
segment, primarily related to the inclusion of Sky Deutschland AG ("Sky Deutschland" revenue, and a $366 million or 14% increase at the Cable Network Programming segment, led by continued affiliate revenue growth.
Sky Deutschland preliminary 2013 results: Milestone financial delivery - full year EBITDA positive
Business Wire - Thu Feb 06, 1:04AM CST
2013 was a milestone year for Sky Deutschland. The company delivered the first positive full year EBITDA under the Sky brand of EUR35 million (2012: negative EUR51 million), which represents a EUR86 million year-on-year improvement. Continued customer growth combined with a rising average revenue per customer (ARPU) led to this strong financial performance.
S3 Group Records Strong Revenue Growth From Video Service Provider Market
Marketwire - Mon Dec 16, 2:00AM CST
S3 Group, an international digital TV company that enables operators and infrastructure vendors to accelerate the end-to-end delivery of multiscreen TV, has recorded strong revenue growth from the Video Service Provider market in 2013. S3 Group's TV Technology revenues have grown by 25 percent year-on-year, buoyed by the roll-out of new TV platforms, demand for multiscreen services, and a number of significant multi-year managed service agreements. New customers and contract expansions during the year included: Astro, BSkyB, upc cablecom, RDK Management LLC, Sky Deutschland, Tele Columbus and many others.
Sky Deutschland backs Ultra HD
M2 - Mon Sep 16, 10:05AM CDT
Sky Deutschland's Senior Vice President of Technology has described the importance of the new Ultra HD technology to the pay-TV platform's armoury.
SES Broadcasts Two Live Ultra HD Channels in New HEVC Standard at IBC 2013
Business Wire - Thu Sep 12, 2:27AM CDT
SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that, together with industry partners, it will be showcasing two Ultra HD demo channels in the new high efficiency video coding (HEVC) standard at the SES stand at IBC 2013. The Ultra HD demo channels will be broadcast via SES' prime European orbital position of 19.2 degrees East.
Sullivan targets 5m subs at Sky-D
M2 - Wed Aug 14, 5:24AM CDT
Sky Deutschland chief Brian Sullivan has told German media that he is targeting a subscriber base of five million households.
S3 Group Automates Large-Scale Stress Testing
Marketwire - Tue Aug 06, 2:00AM CDT
S3 Group, an international digital TV company that enables operators and infrastructure vendors to accelerate the end-to-end delivery of multiscreen TV, today announces a new product model in the StormTest Development Center family, designed to address large-scale test automation of up to 64 devices simultaneously for stress, performance and reliability use cases. The product will be featured on the S3 Group stand at IBC 2013 (Hall 3 Stand B18).
Sky Deutschland Q2 2013 results: Strong growth continues, EBITDA positive EUR36.8m, up 60%
Business Wire - Tue Aug 06, 1:01AM CDT
Sky Deutschland AG, the leading pay TV company in Germany and Austria, continued to deliver strong operational results in the second quarter 2013. Net customer growth was 47,900 (Q2 2012: 47,100), bringing the total number of customers to 3,453,000 (Q2 2012: 3,132,000). Gross additions for the second quarter amounted to 131,400 (Q2 2012: 124,000).
21st Century Fox Announces Completion of Separation
Business Wire - Fri Jun 28, 4:18PM CDT
21st Century Fox, formerly known as News Corporation, announced today that it has completed the previously announced separation of its business into two independent publicly-traded companies. Effective as of 4:30pm ET today, the Company distributed to its stockholders all outstanding shares of the new News Corporation.
News Corporation Announces 21st Century Fox as New Name for Independent Media and Entertainment Company
Business Wire - Tue Apr 16, 3:23PM CDT
News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today announced that 21st Century Fox will be the new name of the independent media and entertainment company created by the proposed separation of its businesses. The name, which will be effective with the separation, draws on the Company's creative heritage, while also speaking to the future as well as the innovation that defines its portfolio of businesses. 21st Century Fox replaces the previously announced name Fox Group.
Satellite TV Platforms, World Survey & Prospects to 2021 (2012 Edition)
M2 - Wed Jan 16, 2:42AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kjsh6h/satellite_tv) has announced the addition of the "Satellite TV Platforms, World Survey & Prospects to 2021 (2012 Edition)" report to their offering. An exclusive, in-depth analysis for strategic planning in the pay-TV sector. Satellite TV Platforms, World Survey and Prospects to 2021 includes analysis and review of the 137 satellite TV platforms in service around the world, as well as key trends, growth drivers and forecasts critical for business planning. It provides detailed benchmarks of TV platforms' business models and assesses their success and strategies during these challenging economic and financial times. Satellite TV Platforms' Performances - Review of business models - Winning & losing commercial strategies - Benchmark of key financial performance indicators (ARPU, churn, SAC, channels) Ten Year Forecasts by Country - Subscriptions, revenues, TV channels & satellite capacity demand Analysis of Commercial Strategies & Va
News Corporation, Sky Deutschland AG and Its New Bank Syndicate Reach Agreement on Financing Measures
Business Wire - Mon Jan 14, 1:33AM CST
News Corporation today announced it has reached an agreement with Sky Deutschland AG ("Sky Deutschland" and its new bank syndicate to support both a new financing structure and the issuance of EUR438 million of new equity.
Germany - Digital Economy and Digital TV - 2012: Digital TV Penetration Reaches 50% of Homes
M2 - Wed Jan 09, 10:23AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5ndc5g/germany_digital) has announced the addition of the "Germany - Digital Economy and Digital TV - Insights, Statistics and Analysis" report to their offering. Germany's market for digital TV and bundled services has grown strongly on the back of excellent DSL and cable infrastructure. The capacity for consumers to make use of VoD and IPTV services will increase considerably during the next three years as cabled 120Mb/s networks increase their footprint and Telekom Deutschland's FttH network expands to reach four million homes, complementing its existing VDSL infrastructure. Digital TV has undergone regulatory and licensing processes, and successful rollouts will have extended the service to more than 90% of the population. Digital dividend spectrum, released from analogue switch-off and partly auctioned in 2010, promises bandwidth which can be used for advanced wireless services extending and enhancing the reach of converging media. In t
Sky Deutschland Q1 2014 Results: Strong Customer Growth, Record Retention Levels
Business Wire - Wed May 07, 1:25AM CDT
Sky Deutschland delivered strong growth in Q1 2014. The number of direct subscribers increased by 64,000 (Q1 2013: 42,000) to reach a total of 3,731,000 (Q1 2013: 3,405,000) at the end of March. Gross additions were 145,000 (Q1 2013: 137,000), which reflects the expanding underlying demand for Sky's products, especially in light of the steps introduced at the beginning of 2013 to improve the quality of customer growth. Also as a result of the actions taken last year, customer loyalty has improved significantly, with the quarterly annualized churn rate decreasing to 8.8% (Q1 2013: 11.3%) and the 12 month rolling churn rate to 10.6% (Q1 2013: 12.0%) - both representing the lowest rates in the company's history.
Germany Mobile and Fixed Telecommunications and Pay-TV Report 2014: Market Consolidation will Create new Investment Opportunities
M2 - Fri May 02, 6:55AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xxd5lv/germany_market) has announced the addition of the "Germany: Market Consolidation will Create new Investment Opportunities" report to their offering. Germany: Market Consolidation Will Create New Investment Opportunities,' a new Country Intelligence Report, offers a precise, incisive profile of Germany's mobile and fixed telecommunications and pay-TV markets based on comprehensive proprietary data and insights from our research in the Germany market. Germany: Market Consolidation Will Create New Investment Opportunities provides an executive-level overview of the telecommunications market in Germany today, with detailed forecasts of key indicators up to 2018. It delivers deep quantitative and qualitative insight into Germany's telecom market, analyzing key trends, evaluating near-term opportunities and assessing risk factors. Key Findings - The acquisition of Kabel Deutschland by Vodafone having closed in October 2013, we expect the German communications market to continue on its path of consolidation. - It is expected that by mid-2014, O2 will acquire the third largest mobile operator, E-Plus (owned by KPN), creating a new market leader on the mobile front. - Over the next five years, Pyramid Research expects Germany to have the second fastest growth rate among the six largest Western European telecommunications markets. - We expect mobile data and the pay-TV segment, which to date is comparatively less developed than in other major European markets, to drive growth in the forecast period and to contribute to stable market demand overall. Key Topics Covered: - Executive summary - Market and competitor overview - Germany in a regional context - Economic, demographic and political context - Regulatory environment - Demand profile - Service evolution - Competitive landscape - Major market players - Segment analysis - Mobile services - Fixed services - Pay-TV - Identifying opportunities Companies Mentioned - Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile) - E-Plus - Kabel Deutschland - Net Cologne - Sky Deutschland - Telef?nica Deutschland (O2) - United Internet - Unity Media - Vodafone For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/xx...any_market
Germany - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts: Fixed-Telephony Interconnection Rates Set to 2014
M2 - Thu Mar 13, 11:33AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9v7jt6/germany) has announced the addition of the "Germany - Telecoms, IP Networks, Digital Media and Forecasts" report to their offering. Market consolidation leaning towards a triopoly of dominant MNOsGermany has Europe's largest telecom market, supported by an affluent population of about 82 million. Both the fixed network and broadband markets are dominated by Telekom Deutschland (TD), though a number of significant players including freenet/Debitel, Vodafone, Telefonica and E-Plus have gained market share. In the broadband market, the dominant DSL platform is being reinvigorated by TD's focus on vectoring technology, though it continues to invest in fibre. This strategy is aimed at competing with cablcos while also reaching the government's broadband targets for 2020. The greatly consolidated cable sector has invested in extensive network upgrades, offering widespread 200Mb/s services and the expectation of commercial services offering up to 400Mb/s. Faster broadband services are creating demand for new bundled offers while intense competition has seen prices fall dramatically. This report introduces the key aspects of the German telecom market, providing comprehensive data on fixed network infrastructure as well as on key regulatory developments including the status of interconnection, local loop unbundling, number portability, and carrier preselection. It profiles the major operators, and details the development of Next Generation Networks and the battle between the EC, the government and the incumbent on NGN access. The report also provides statistics and analyses on the mobile market, including an overview of the main operators together with 3G subscriber and mobile ARPU forecasts to 2015. It assesses the development of mobile data services and technologies including HSPA and LTE, as well as operator strategies to exploit data revenue in coming years. The fixed-line and wireless broadband markets are assessed, noting the various platforms including vectoring DSL, FttP, powerline broadband, cable wireless broadband, WiFi and internet via satellite. It notes the economic pressures which are encouraging major players to deploy vectoring technologies as an interim measure. Data in this report is the latest available at the time of preparation and may not be for the current year Companies Mentioned: - ARD - BT Global Services - CallMobile - E-Plus - Energie Baden-Wurttemberg - Freenet - Freenet - Kabel BW - Kabel Deutschland - O2 - PrimaCom - QSC - RTL Group - Sky Deutschland - Tele2 - Telef?nica - Telekom Deutschland - The Cloud - Tiscali - United Internet - Unitymedia - Vodafone - ZDF For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/9v7jt6/germany About Research and Markets Research and Markets is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends.
Sky's the Limit: CoralTree Support Cisco's Conditional Access Upgrade as Sky Deutschland Ensures its Technology is Ready for Future Demand
M2 - Thu Feb 20, 9:22AM CST
CoralTree, an innovative fast-growing software company that works with some of EMEA's leading communications operators, announces the successful upgrade to the Titan TV Gateway, part of the daVinci portfolio, for Sky Deutschland. In partnership with Cisco, CoralTree provides a highly scalable TV Gateway to enable secure and efficient activation of Sky Deutschland's innovative video services to customers.
Twenty-First Century Fox 2Q profit falls 49 pct
AP - Thu Feb 06, 9:13AM CST
NEW YORK (AP) — Twenty-First Century Fox said Thursday that its fiscal second-quarter net income dropped 49 percent, largely as a result of acquisition costs, but still matched Wall Street predictions.
21st Century Fox Reports Second Quarter Total Revenue of $8.16 Billion, a $1.06 Billion or 15% Increase over the Prior Year Quarter, and Total Segment Operating Income before Depreciation and Amortization of $1.54 Billion
Business Wire - Thu Feb 06, 6:55AM CST
Twenty-First Century Fox Inc. ("21st Century Fox" or the "Company" -- NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX; ASX: FOXLV, FOX) today reported $8.16 billion of total revenue for the three months ending December 31, 2013, a $1.06 billion or 15% increase over the $7.11 billion of revenue in the prior year quarter(1). The growth in revenue reflects a $605 million increase at the Direct Broadcast Satellite Television ("DBS"
segment, primarily related to the inclusion of Sky Deutschland AG ("Sky Deutschland" revenue, and a $366 million or 14% increase at the Cable Network Programming segment, led by continued affiliate revenue growth. Sky Deutschland preliminary 2013 results: Milestone financial delivery - full year EBITDA positive
Business Wire - Thu Feb 06, 1:04AM CST
2013 was a milestone year for Sky Deutschland. The company delivered the first positive full year EBITDA under the Sky brand of EUR35 million (2012: negative EUR51 million), which represents a EUR86 million year-on-year improvement. Continued customer growth combined with a rising average revenue per customer (ARPU) led to this strong financial performance.
S3 Group Records Strong Revenue Growth From Video Service Provider Market
Marketwire - Mon Dec 16, 2:00AM CST
S3 Group, an international digital TV company that enables operators and infrastructure vendors to accelerate the end-to-end delivery of multiscreen TV, has recorded strong revenue growth from the Video Service Provider market in 2013. S3 Group's TV Technology revenues have grown by 25 percent year-on-year, buoyed by the roll-out of new TV platforms, demand for multiscreen services, and a number of significant multi-year managed service agreements. New customers and contract expansions during the year included: Astro, BSkyB, upc cablecom, RDK Management LLC, Sky Deutschland, Tele Columbus and many others.
Sky Deutschland backs Ultra HD
M2 - Mon Sep 16, 10:05AM CDT
Sky Deutschland's Senior Vice President of Technology has described the importance of the new Ultra HD technology to the pay-TV platform's armoury.
SES Broadcasts Two Live Ultra HD Channels in New HEVC Standard at IBC 2013
Business Wire - Thu Sep 12, 2:27AM CDT
SES (NYSE Paris:SESG) (LuxX:SESG) announced today that, together with industry partners, it will be showcasing two Ultra HD demo channels in the new high efficiency video coding (HEVC) standard at the SES stand at IBC 2013. The Ultra HD demo channels will be broadcast via SES' prime European orbital position of 19.2 degrees East.
Sullivan targets 5m subs at Sky-D
M2 - Wed Aug 14, 5:24AM CDT
Sky Deutschland chief Brian Sullivan has told German media that he is targeting a subscriber base of five million households.
S3 Group Automates Large-Scale Stress Testing
Marketwire - Tue Aug 06, 2:00AM CDT
S3 Group, an international digital TV company that enables operators and infrastructure vendors to accelerate the end-to-end delivery of multiscreen TV, today announces a new product model in the StormTest Development Center family, designed to address large-scale test automation of up to 64 devices simultaneously for stress, performance and reliability use cases. The product will be featured on the S3 Group stand at IBC 2013 (Hall 3 Stand B18).
Sky Deutschland Q2 2013 results: Strong growth continues, EBITDA positive EUR36.8m, up 60%
Business Wire - Tue Aug 06, 1:01AM CDT
Sky Deutschland AG, the leading pay TV company in Germany and Austria, continued to deliver strong operational results in the second quarter 2013. Net customer growth was 47,900 (Q2 2012: 47,100), bringing the total number of customers to 3,453,000 (Q2 2012: 3,132,000). Gross additions for the second quarter amounted to 131,400 (Q2 2012: 124,000).
21st Century Fox Announces Completion of Separation
Business Wire - Fri Jun 28, 4:18PM CDT
21st Century Fox, formerly known as News Corporation, announced today that it has completed the previously announced separation of its business into two independent publicly-traded companies. Effective as of 4:30pm ET today, the Company distributed to its stockholders all outstanding shares of the new News Corporation.
News Corporation Announces 21st Century Fox as New Name for Independent Media and Entertainment Company
Business Wire - Tue Apr 16, 3:23PM CDT
News Corporation (NASDAQ: NWS, NWSA; ASX: NWS, NWSLV) today announced that 21st Century Fox will be the new name of the independent media and entertainment company created by the proposed separation of its businesses. The name, which will be effective with the separation, draws on the Company's creative heritage, while also speaking to the future as well as the innovation that defines its portfolio of businesses. 21st Century Fox replaces the previously announced name Fox Group.
Satellite TV Platforms, World Survey & Prospects to 2021 (2012 Edition)
M2 - Wed Jan 16, 2:42AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/kjsh6h/satellite_tv) has announced the addition of the "Satellite TV Platforms, World Survey & Prospects to 2021 (2012 Edition)" report to their offering. An exclusive, in-depth analysis for strategic planning in the pay-TV sector. Satellite TV Platforms, World Survey and Prospects to 2021 includes analysis and review of the 137 satellite TV platforms in service around the world, as well as key trends, growth drivers and forecasts critical for business planning. It provides detailed benchmarks of TV platforms' business models and assesses their success and strategies during these challenging economic and financial times. Satellite TV Platforms' Performances - Review of business models - Winning & losing commercial strategies - Benchmark of key financial performance indicators (ARPU, churn, SAC, channels) Ten Year Forecasts by Country - Subscriptions, revenues, TV channels & satellite capacity demand Analysis of Commercial Strategies & Va
News Corporation, Sky Deutschland AG and Its New Bank Syndicate Reach Agreement on Financing Measures
Business Wire - Mon Jan 14, 1:33AM CST
News Corporation today announced it has reached an agreement with Sky Deutschland AG ("Sky Deutschland"
and its new bank syndicate to support both a new financing structure and the issuance of EUR438 million of new equity. Germany - Digital Economy and Digital TV - 2012: Digital TV Penetration Reaches 50% of Homes
M2 - Wed Jan 09, 10:23AM CST
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5ndc5g/germany_digital) has announced the addition of the "Germany - Digital Economy and Digital TV - Insights, Statistics and Analysis" report to their offering. Germany's market for digital TV and bundled services has grown strongly on the back of excellent DSL and cable infrastructure. The capacity for consumers to make use of VoD and IPTV services will increase considerably during the next three years as cabled 120Mb/s networks increase their footprint and Telekom Deutschland's FttH network expands to reach four million homes, complementing its existing VDSL infrastructure. Digital TV has undergone regulatory and licensing processes, and successful rollouts will have extended the service to more than 90% of the population. Digital dividend spectrum, released from analogue switch-off and partly auctioned in 2010, promises bandwidth which can be used for advanced wireless services extending and enhancing the reach of converging media. In t
