According to CTK, a new digital network, DigiTV, could be launched in the Czech Republic. No time schedule has been specified though. Digi Czech Republic, a subsidiary of Romanian RCS&RDS, has obtained a registration from the Council for Radio and TV broadcasting. The new network should provide 33 programs for only CZK 260/month.
Our view:
Although DigiTV is still negotiating with TV Nova and TV Prima on possible transmission of their signals via its new network, we expect successful outcome. We see this project as a threat for TEF O2’s newly launched IPTV, which provides similar range of programs for CZK 460/month, however all will depend on possible accessibility of DigiTV. For the moment we reiterate our Hold recommendation on TEF O2 CR.