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TV4 to launch new general channel, shut down TV4 Sports Extra

Sweden’s TV4 Group is to launch a new sports and lifestyle channel, TV12, at the…

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Digital boost for TV4 but C More drags

Pay TV unit C More acted as a drag on TV4 Group’s 2013 financials, but…

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Comfortel teams up with CryptoGuard

Polish billing system provider Comfortel has chosen Swedish conditional access provider CryptoGuard as a partner. …

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MTG on-demand to get Viacom shows

Viacom International Media Networks will supply Modern Times Group with programming for the latter’s numerous…

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Com Hem in IPO talks

Swedish cable operator Com Hem has reportedly held preliminary talks with London-based private-equity firm BC…

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Netflix launches on Com Hem

Subscription video-on-demand service Netflix is available on Swedish cable operator Com Hem’s TiVo platform as…

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Viasat closes 3D network citing low viewing figures

MTG’s Nordic pay TV broadcaster Viasat is closing its dedicated 3D network, citing low viewing figures…

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MTG sells controlling stake in broadband service provider Zitius

Modern Times Group (MTG) has agreed to sell its 80% stake in Swedish broadband service…

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TeliaSonera unveils new management structure following Uzbekistan affair

Nordic telco TeliaSonera has unveiled a comprehensive revamp of its management structure and has appointed…

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MTG in €605m refinancing agreement

European media giant Modern Times Group has refinanced its debt arrangement by agreeing to a…