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Italian police dismantle IPTV piracy network serving 2,800 subscribers

Julian Clover
12 June 2026 • 10:48

Italian authorities have dismantled three illegal IPTV distribution centres in the southern city of Crotone as part of a wider anti-piracy operation targeting unauthorised access to premium television services. … [Read More...]

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DOCSIS 3.1 interoperability milestone clears path towards DOCSIS 4.0 deployments

Julian Clover
12 June 2026 • 11:15

CableLabs has announced a significant milestone in the industry's transition towards DOCSIS 4.0, with cable modem devices from six manufacturers achieving DOCSIS 3.1 Verified for Interoperability (VFI) status. … [Read More...]

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Broad coalition urges EU to preserve net neutrality in Digital Networks Act

Jörn Krieger
11 June 2026 • 16:09

A broad coalition of media, technology, consumer rights and civil society organisations has warned that the European Commission's proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA) could weaken net neutrality protections and create a pathway for the introduction of network fees in Europe's internet ecosystem. … [Read More...]

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Seriencamp highlights industry’s future as attendance reaches new peak

Discussions about artificial intelligence, emerging television projects and the future of scripted content took centre stage at this year’s Seriencamp Conference in Cologne, which attracted a record number of attendees.

Disney+ and NPO partner on Dutch adaptation of reality format Wolven

Disney+ and Dutch public broadcaster NPO have announced their first collaboration, with the Dutch version of reality competition format Wolven: het spel van list en bedrog set to premiere simultaneously across both services later this summer.

DOCSIS 3.1 interoperability milestone clears path towards DOCSIS 4.0 deployments

CableLabs has announced a significant milestone in the industry’s transition towards DOCSIS 4.0, with cable modem devices from six manufacturers achieving DOCSIS 3.1 Verified for Interoperability (VFI) status.

Redge adds interactive World Cup features to KAN streaming platform

Redge Technologies has expanded the digital platform it provides to Israel’s public broadcaster KAN with a suite of new sports-focused features ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Italian police dismantle IPTV piracy network serving 2,800 subscribers

Italian authorities have dismantled three illegal IPTV distribution centres in the southern city of Crotone as part of a wider anti-piracy operation targeting unauthorised access to premium television services.

Clemens Pig elected new ORF Director General

The Foundation Council of Austria’s public broadcaster ORF has appointed Dr Clemens Pig, former chief executive of the Austrian news agency APA, as Director General for a five-year term beginning on 1 January 2027.

IMG to produce international coverage of DFB‑Pokal from 2026/27

The German Football Association (DFB) has appointed IMG as its international production partner for the men’s DFB‑Pokal for the next four seasons, beginning with the 2026/27 tournament.

SES powers global distribution of FIFA World Cup coverage

SES has highlighted its role and that of satellite in the distribution of the FIFA World Cup 2026, supporting broadcasters, airlines and football organisations with live coverage and related services across multiple continents.

European media groups urge Lithuania to address remaining concerns over LRT reforms

A coalition of European and international media organisations has urged Lithuanian authorities to make further changes to legislation governing public broadcaster Lithuanian National Radio and Television (LRT), warning that key concerns over governance, funding and editorial independence remain unresolved.

Bitmovin, Simplestream and Xperi team up to simplify TiVo OS streaming launches

Bitmovin has partnered with Simplestream and Xperi to help broadcasters, operators and streaming providers launch services more easily on TiVo OS-powered smart TVs and connected devices.

RTL Deutschland reshapes transformation and strategy leadership ahead of Sky integration

German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has restructured its senior leadership team across transformation, strategy and M&A as the company prepares for its integration with pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland.

Katja Burkard’s ‘Glow Up Your Life’ joins wedotv True Stories

Katja Burkard’s video podcast Glow Up Your Life will make its free-to-air television debut on 15 June 2026 on wedotv’s True Stories FAST Channel, expanding the programme’s reach beyond podcast platforms.

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Clemens Pig elected new ORF Director General

The Foundation Council of Austria’s public broadcaster ORF has appointed Dr Clemens Pig, former chief executive of the Austrian news agency APA, as Director General for a five-year term beginning on 1 January 2027. … [Read More...]

RTL Deutschland reshapes transformation and strategy leadership ahead of Sky integration

German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has restructured its senior leadership team across transformation, strategy and M&A as the company prepares for its integration with pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland. … [Read More...]

Frequency hires former Amagi executive to lead monetisation strategy

Frequency has appointed James Smith as General Manager, Monetization as the streaming television technology provider looks to expand its advertising and revenue capabilities. … [Read More...]

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Central & East Europe

English Club TV Group expands in Bulgaria

English Club TV Group has expanded its distribution in Bulgaria through a new multi-channel package launched by BORYANA EOOD. … [Read More...]

EBU warns Czech media reforms could undermine independence

The EBU has written to Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš to express concern over draft legislation affecting public service media in the Czech Republic. … [Read More...]

NEM Dubrovnik reveals 2026 agenda

NEM Dubrovnik has unveiled the full agenda for its 2026 edition, which will bring together more than 300 companies, over 200 buyers and more than 150 exhibitors. … [Read More...]

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DFB.TV expands World Cup coverage with Telekom highlights package

German football channel DFB.TV has expanded its coverage of the FIFA Football World Cup 2026, securing a highlights rights package from Deutsche Telekom and launching daily live reporting around the German national team as the tournament gets underway. … [Read More...]

Swisscom adds chapter navigation and World Cup highlights to blue TV

Swiss telco Swisscom has introduced new replay features on its blue TV platform, allowing viewers to access FIFA World Cup 2026 highlights and selected programme segments from public broadcaster SRG more quickly. … [Read More...]

Seven.One Studios to globalise content with AI

Seven.One Studios International, the international production and distribution arm of ProSiebenSat.1, has closed a series of YouTube distribution agreements covering more than 500 hours of programming. … [Read More...]

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Sky targets streaming latency with new Real Time feature

Sky has launched a new “Real Time” viewing mode on Sky Glass and Sky Stream, reducing the delay between live sporting events and what viewers see on screen. … [Read More...]

Vodafone refreshes TV app with new features and branding

Vodafone Deutschland has launched an updated version of its mobile television application, rebranding the former GigaTV Mobile App as the Vodafone TV App and introducing a range of new features for customers using its GigaTV service. … [Read More...]

YouTube overtakes Netflix in daily viewing time as TV consumption accelerates

YouTube has overtaken Netflix in average daily viewing time across 20 international markets, underlining its growing position as a mainstream television platform rather than a purely social video service. … [Read More...]

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One Burning Question with NEM Dubrovnik 2026 Speakers

Behind every headline-making series, platform launch, or ratings success, there’s a bigger conversation shaping the future of the industry. From audience behaviour and content discovery to collaboration, innovation, and sustainability – some of the most important topics in TV and streaming still don’t get enough attention. That’s why we asked NEM Dubrovnik 2026 speakers One[Read More…]

The Long Game in FAST: Market by Market

When we launched wedotv in 2018 (then called Watch4), the prevailing wisdom in the entertainment industry was clear: subscription video-on-demand was the future.

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