Category Archives: Industry News

Cable, satellite TV prices continue to rise

Prices of most Satellite TV services are continuing to rise this year despite intensifying competition, and industry analysts say that trend is unlikely to end any time soon. “People hate to pay their cable bill like they have to pay taxes,” said Brian Mitchell, a media analyst for Kaufman Bros., a New York investment bank.… Read More »

Arqiva to Launch Dedicated Mux at Arqiva’s LA Teleport

A global provider of network solutions and services for the broadcast, satellite and mobile communications markets, Arqiva recently revealed its plans about launching a new DVB-S2, MPEG-4 shared multiplex satellite platform (mux) from its Los Angeles teleport. Powered by Cisco’s latest generation MPEG-4 encoding technology, the new cable distribution platform will be available via SES World Skies’… Read More »

Satellite TV firm slams Mexican broadcasters’ unfair practices

Satellite TV provider Dish Mexico has called on authorities to halt “uncompetitive” practices by TV Azteca and Televisa, the duopoly that controls the broadcast television industry in Mexico, saying they are refusing to air the company’s advertising. “TV Azteca has joined the ban Televisa imposed on our advertising campaign, refusing to air our commercials and… Read More »