France
TV Numeric mulls options as French pay DTT stumbles
The future of pay TV on the French digital-terrestrial platform has been thrown into further…
French local TV groups speak out on future of services
Groups involved in developing local TV in France have expressed opposition to relaxation on rules…
Al Jazeera to launch two sports channels, CFoot to shut down
Al Jazeera is to launch two dedicated sports channels in France, following its acquisition of…
Lagardère writes down value of Canal Plus stake
Lagardère has reduced the value of its stake in pay TV provider Canal Plus by…
ARCEP to launch consultation on DTT transmission business
French telecom regulator ARCEP is to launch a public consultation on its analysis of the…
French watchdog unhappy with Canal Plus TPS Star move
France’s competition authority has reportedly expressed strong reservations about pay TV operator Canal Plus’s recent…
SFR launches new quad-play offerings
Vivendi-backed telco and IPTV provider SFR has launched two quad-play offerings. SFR, which launched its…
LFP set to close down CFoot six months after launch
CFoot, the football channel created by France Professional Football League (LFP) last year, could be…
Al Jazeera secures remaining French football rights
Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera has secured a further package of broadcast rights for France’s Ligue…
Canal Plus to close down TPS Star
Canal Plus is to close down its TPS Star channel on April 4, according to…