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CBS Reality
CBS Reality is a European pay television channel specializing in reality-based programming, including true crime documentaries and factual entertainment. It is operated by AMC Networks International in partnership with Paramount Networks EMEAA. The channel was launched on 1 December 1999 as Reality TV, rebranded to Zone Reality in 2006, and adopted the CBS Reality name in 2009 following a joint venture between CBS Studios International and Chellomedia. In 2014, AMC Networks acquired Chellomedia, which was subsequently rebranded as AMC Networks International. In recent years, CBS Reality has significantly reduced its presence across Europe. The channel ceased broadcasting in numerous countries, including Portugal, the UK, Ireland, the Netherlands, and much of Central and Eastern Europe. In the UK and Ireland, the channel was rebranded as True Crime in late 2023, under the same ownership. As of 2025, CBS Reality remains available only in Poland and Romania, where it continue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Crime (AMC Networks)
True Crime (Stylised as TRUE CRIME, formerly known as Reality TV, Zone Reality and CBS Reality) is a British free-to-air television channel. History Reality TV launched in the United Kingdom and Ireland on Sky Digital on 10 October 2002. A timeshift network – Reality TV +1 was launched on January 31, 2005, while an additional channel called Reality Extra was launched in February 2006. With the rebranding of UPC's channels under the "Zone" brand, the channels were rebranded in the UK on June 26, 2006, as with the rest of Europe, with the channels rebranding as Zone Reality, Zone Reality +1 and Zone Reality Extra, respectively. On 20 June 2008, Chello Zone announced that Zone Reality Extra would close and its broadcast capacity would be replaced with Zone Horror +1 on 1 July, with Zone Thriller moving into its EPG slot. On 14 September 2009, it was revealed that CBS Studios International had struck a joint venture deal with Chellomedia to launch six CBS-branded channels in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMC Networks International
AMC Networks International is the division of AMC Networks that operates outside the United States. AMC Networks commissions and distributes TV channels, content and video services. The division's operating companies and business units currently own and operate in joint venture a total of 68 branded TV channels and run a suite of digital, on demand and broadband services in Europe. In aggregate, its channels and feeds reach 382 million homes. AMC Networks International also provide a set of advanced digital services, such as ad sales and broadcast solutions to international channel operators. The company was originally named Chellomedia and was part of Liberty Global. In 2013, it was sold to AMC Networks (a former subsidiary of Cablevision), and was renamed AMC Networks International. History On July 31, 2012, Chellomedia purchased MGM Networks, Inc. from MGM while MGM retaining its United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and joint ventures in Brazil and Australia. C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
AMC Networks
AMC Networks Inc. is an American mass media and entertainment corporation headquartered in 11 Penn Plaza, New York City. The company owns and operates the AMC cable channel, BBC America, IFC, Sundance TV, and We TV. It also owns the art house movie theater IFC Center in New York City; the independent film companies Independent Film Company and RLJE Films, the anime licensor Sentai Filmworks, the premium subscription streaming services AMC+, IFC Films Unlimited, Acorn TV, Allblk, Shudder, Sundance Now, Philo, and Hidive, and a minority interest in the Canadian production studio Shaftesbury Films. The company operates in Europe and Latin America through its international division, AMC Networks International. AMC Networks also maintains a minority share in the US operations of the British-TV streaming service BritBox, a joint venture between the BBC and ITV plc. The current incarnation of the company, founded as a publicly traded company in July 2011, is the successor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CBS Justice
CBS Justice, formerly CBS Action, is a television channel specializing in factual programming ranging from action films to drama and murder-mysteries. Currently available only in Africa since 21 November 2019 via DStv and Ireland, it was previously available free-to-air in the UK from 16 November 2009 to 30 June 2022. History On 14 September 2009, CBS Studios International (now Paramount Global Content Distribution) struck a joint venture deal with Chellomedia (now AMC Networks International) to launch six CBS-branded channels in the UK during 2009. The channels would replace Zone Romantica, Zone Thriller, Zone Horror and Zone Reality (now CBS Reality), plus timeshift services Zone Horror +1 and Zone Reality +1. CBS Reality, CBS Reality +1, CBS Drama and CBS Action launched and replaced Zone Reality, Zone Reality +1, Zone Romantica and Zone Thriller on 16 November 2009. On 5 April 2010, Zone Horror and Zone Horror +1 were respectively rebranded as Horror Channel and Horror C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
CBS Drama
True Crime Xtra (Styled as TRUE CRIME XTRA, formerly known as CBS Drama and RealityXtra) is a British free-to-air television channel that centres its programming on American television shows produced by CBS. It is the sister channel of True Crime (AMC Networks), True Crime and is owned in partnership by AMC Networks International, AMC Networks and Paramount Networks UK & Australia, Paramount Networks. History CBS Drama On 14 September 2009, it was revealed that the international arm of CBS, CBS Studios International, struck a joint venture deal with Chellomedia to launch six CBS-branded channels in the UK during 2009. The new channels would replace Zone Romantica, Zone Thriller, Legend (television channel), Zone Horror and True Crime (AMC Networks), Zone Reality, plus timeshift services Zone Horror +1 and Zone Reality +1. On 1 October 2009, it was announced that CBS Reality, CBS Reality +1, CBS Drama and CBS Justice, CBS Action would launch on 16 November 2009 replacing Zone Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
StarSat
StarSat (formerly TopTV until 31 October 2013) was a South African direct broadcast satellite television service that began broadcasting on 1 May 2010. StarSat was operated by On Digital Media, who were granted a pay-TV license by ICASA in September 2007. On Digital Media is currently 20% owned by Luxembourgish satellite operator SES and 20% owned by Chinese company StarTimes. StarSat's service was aimed at the LSM 6-9 demographic, targeting middle class viewers. History On Digital Media (Pty) Ltd launched TopTV on 1 May 2010. On 30 April 2013, shareholders of On Digital Media voted to approve China-based company StarTimes taking over a 20% share of ODM. By doing so, StarTimes effectively acquired a 65% economic interest in ODM. The vote also included adoption of a business rescue plan. TopTV was officially rebranded as StarSat on 31 October 2013. The new packages and channels associated with the new brand were made available on 1 December 2013. When Starsat's broadcasting l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yes (Israel)
yes (), formerly incorporated as D.B.S. Satellite Services (1998) Ltd (), is the sole direct broadcast satellite television provider in Israel. It broadcasts multichannel TV and VOD services via satellites Amos-3 and Amos-7. It also offers DVR capabilities, and 4K support. In 2017, yes served about 600,000 subscribers. History Ahead of its launch, Pace supplied 75,000 set-top boxes for the provider in 1999. Yes began broadcasting in July 2000. The largest shareholder of the provider is the Bezeq corporation, which holds up to 49% of its shares. The early years of the company were unstable due to technical and financial difficulties. Even though the three main cable companies in Israel sought to compete with the satellite company by slashing prices, the subscriber base grew due to the new services that Yes offered, as well as the lack of cable coverage in many rural areas. In response, the cable companies merged into one company under the name HOT. Yes provides television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Etisalat
e&, formerly branded as Etisalat, is an Emirati state-owned telecommunications company. It is the 16th largest in the world by subscribers. On 31 December 2021, Etisalat reported consolidated revenue of AED 53.3 billion and net profits of AED 11.1 billion. The total market capitalization of the company currently is AED329 billion. In May 2023, Etisalat reported revenue of AED13 billion for Q1. Etisalat is one of the Internet hubs in the Middle East ( AS8966), providing connectivity to other telecommunications operators in the region. It is also the largest carrier of international voice traffic in the Middle East and Africa and the 12th largest voice carrier in the world. As of October 2008, Etisalat has 510 roaming agreements covering 186 countries and enabling BlackBerry, 3G, GPRS and voice roaming. Etisalat operates Points of Presence (PoP) in New York, London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris, and Singapore. In December 2011 Etisalat announced the commercial launch of Etisal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gibtelecom
Gibtelecom is the largest telecommunications provider in the British overseas territory of Gibraltar. Its headquarters is located on John Mackintosh Square. History The first telephones were introduced to Gibraltar in 1886 by a private company which was later taken over by the colonial authorities. Since 1926, the telephone service was operated by the City Council. Upon the approval of the 1969 Constitution and the dissolution of the City Council, the telephone service was transferred to the newly formed Government of Gibraltar. Until 1990, all telephone services were operated by the Gibraltar Government Telephone Department. International circuits were provided by Cable & Wireless, which had been founded as the Falmouth, Malta, Gibraltar Telegraph Company in 1869. This later operated as the Eastern Telegraph Company from Mount Pleasant in Gibraltar. However, Cable & Wireless left Gibraltar in 1987. On 1 January 1988, British Telecom (BT) and the Government of Gibraltar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vodafone Romania
Vodafone Romania S.A. is a Romanian telecommunications operator owned by Vodafone Group Plc. It launched in April 1997 as the first GSM network in Romania. Before acquisition by Vodafone Group Plc, it was known as Connex, after which it was rebranded Connex-Vodafone and in April 2006, the Connex name was dropped, the operator being simply known as Vodafone Romania, aligning itself with the global Vodafone brand. Vodafone Romania is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vodafone Group Plc, and is the seventh-largest Vodafone subsidiary in the world by number of subscribers. Vodafone became the majority stakeholder after it brought 79% of Mobifon's shares from Canadian company Telesystems International Wireless, which had been the previous majority shareholder. Furthermore, it recently acquired 5% of Mobifon's shares from Canadian Entrepreneur Elani Grobler. The operator is the main competitor of Orange for the 22.8 million active mobile telephony users in Romania. Connex, the anc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digi Communications
Digi Communications N.V., also known as DIGI Group, is a Romanian telecommunications holding company, which also has businesses in Italy, Spain, Portugal and Belgium. The firm has current statutory seat in the Netherlands and headquarters of effective management in Romania. Digi was founded by Zoltán Teszári, who is the majority shareholder, and has been listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange since May 16, 2017. In 2019, Digi had a market share of 51% in Romania and the vast majority of its subscribers are connected via fiber, a process which was started in 2006. This has had a major contribution to Romania's status as a country with one of the highest fixed broadband internet speeds in the world. In 2023, Digi Group extended the fiber networks in Spain to cover over 8.7 million homes. In Romania, the company maintained a rapid pace in the rollout of 5G and also introduced 5G services in Spain. The revenues and other income increased by 13% to EUR 1.7 billion, while RGUs in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
