Feb 16 (Reuters) - Ten Network Holdings Ltd TEN.AX
* Ten's television revenue had increased 1.9% in q1 of 2017 financial year
* Ten's television revenue is expected to increase by approximately 1.2% for half year to 28 february 2017
* Ten's television earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation for half year are expected to be $10 million to $15 million
* "Without investment of commercial free-to-air broadcasters, local production will dry up, jobs will be lost and local news will be a thing of past"
* "Calling for urgent action from government and parliament to ensure a future for high-quality, free television service"
* "Decline in television advertising markets, absent relief in television licence fees, will result in ebitda loss for full year of between $20 million and $30 million" Source text for Eikon: ID:nASX2cbDCw Further company coverage: TEN.AX