TechUK has set out a list of ‘key asks’ for the UK government in its exit negotiations from the European Union, warning that the sector is not immune to Brexit.
CNN to launch Swiss business news channel
US broadcaster CNN International will launch an English-language business news channel in Switzerland in September 2017.
BT Sport loses ‘Freemium’ status
BT is to cease bundling its BT Sport offer in with its broadband services as part of a series of price increases being brought in from April.
TV set remains main TV/video screen in Germany
The TV set is still first choice for TV and video consumption in German households despite the growing popularity of smartphones and tablets, but viewing habits change.
Spacecom-Xinwei talks on hold
Spacecom says it hasn’t formally concluded talks with the Chinese investors lined up to buy the platform, but admits there have been no recent conversations.
VOD driving German Ultra HD market
The majority of Ultra HD content in Germany’s TV and video market is provided by video-on-demand (VOD) services.
New Hispasat to launch this month
Hispasat’s new telecommunications satellite is slated to launch within the next fortnight.
Chinese fund to buy Hungary’s Invitel
Hungary’s leading alternative telco Invitel is to be sold by its current owner Magyar Telecom to the China-CEE fund (CEE Equity) for an enterprise value of €202 million.
Report: MX1 sues former managers
In a court case, Munich-based media services company MX1 alleges its former managers stole its customers, reports Globes.
ProSiebenSat.1, TF1 and Mediaset join forces
German broadcast group ProSiebenSat.1 has founded a digital media alliance with its European counterparts TF1 Group (France) and Mediaset (Italy).