Virgin Media has called on the media regulator Ofcom to open a formal investigation under the Competition Act 1998 into the arrangements under which the Premier League sells live UK television rights […]
Tele Columbus prepares IPO on Frankfurt stock exchange
Germany’s third largest cable operator Tele Columbus is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) on the Frankfurt stock exchange.
Dutch consumers union questions smart TV privacy
The Dutch consumers union Consumentenbond said most smart TVs on the market are “a risk for privacy”.
Belgacom secures Netflix deal for Proximus TV
Belgacom has signed an agreement with Neflix to bring the SVOD service directly to the Proximus TV set-top box.
Netflix streaming volume up 350%
Netflix streaming has increased 350% during the last 10 quarters, growing from two billion hours in Q4-11 to seven billion hours as of Q2-14, says The Diffusion Group.
Comcast accuses merger opponents of extortion
Comcast has angrily turned on both business partners and rivals against their opposition to its proposed $45 billion takeover of Time Warner Cable.
Digital radio delays put pressure on Band III
A new front has opened up in the clamour for frequencies amid demands from mobile operators for spectrum currently held by DTT.
Netflix aims for 104m subs by 2020
At last week’s CTAM Eurosummit in Copenhagen, Reed Hastings, CEO of Netflix, stated that Netflix expected to achieve penetration of a third of homes seven years after launch.
Fries explains Liberty Global’s content strategy
Liberty Global has gone on a buying spree, buying shares in ITV, All3Media and looking at F1 racing.
Hastings and Fries remain ‘best of frenemies’
During this year’s gathering of cable marketeers, OTT providers such as Netflix cast a shadow – as everyone seems to be afraid of the threat of OTT.