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Eutelsat planning capital increase to become European Starlink

Julian Clover
20 June 2025 • 10:36

The French state has bolstered its take in Eutelsat as part of a €1.35 billion capital increase. … [Read More...]

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Here is the news … read by an influencer

Julian Clover
20 June 2025 • 14:12

Engagement with media sources such as TV, print, and news websites is continuing to fall as the dependence on social media, video platforms and influencers continues to grow. … [Read More...]

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United Group announces leadership changes 

Julian Clover
20 June 2025 • 13:24

United Group has announced that founder Dragan Šolak and CEO Victoriya Boklag are to step down from their current roles. … [Read More...]

News Line

Warner Bros. Discovery secures exclusive European for legends team cup

The tennis stars of yesteryear will be on display later this summer after Warner Bros. Discovery partnered with the Legends Team Cup to show the new international tennis tour for iconic players of the ATP Tour competing in three elite teams across the US and Europe.

Altice France files for bankruptcy protection

Patrick Drahi’s Altice France has applied for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in a New York court.

Sky Italia renews Wimbledon tennis rights

Sky Italia has secured broadcast rights to the Wimbledon tournament for a further four years.

Travelxp HD debuts on Magyar Telekom

Travelxp has announced the launch of Travelxp HD on Magyar Telekom

Italy’s piracy epidemic: 4 in 10 watching films and sport illegally

Piracy has become normalised for four out of ten adult Italians who now consume unlicensed services.

Norway to shut teletext after 46 years 

Norway’s public broadcaster has announced plans to shut its teletext service.

Plume Appoints Dave Wechsler as Chief Business Officer 

Plume has appointed Dave Wechsler to the post of Chief Business Officer as the AI-powered SaaS platform makes further management changes. 

Ampere: Netflix to gain 8.2m new subs after Canal+ deal

The new agreement for Canal+ to carry Netflix to subscribers in Sub-Saharan Africa will help the streamer secure another 8.2 million subscribers.

US streaming eclipses combined broadcast and cable for first time

Streaming reached an historic milestone in the United States in May as its share of total television viewing achieved a higher proportion than broadcast and cable combined. 

Tele2 Latvia warns fraudsters are using smart TVs to obtain personal data

Tele2 has warned that fraudsters in the country have begun to target smart TVs in a bid to obtain personal data. 

Prime Video to screen Premier League in the Netherlands

Amazon Prime Video has picked up a package of Premier League games to be shown to Dutch subscribers. 

Viaplay Group launches dedicated sports channel

Viaplay Group is to launch a new sports channel for the Nordic market with over 100 hours of sports coverage a week.

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United Group announces leadership changes 

United Group has announced that founder Dragan Šolak and CEO Victoriya Boklag are to step down from their current roles. … [Read More...]

Jan Outters to lead DVB’s Commercial Module

Ateme’s Jan Outters has been elected as the new chair of the DVB Commercial Module. Outters, who is Director of Technology & Standards for the tech group, will be responsible for identifying the business needs that DVB specifications must serve. … [Read More...]

ITV Studios bolsters Global Partnerships team with key international hires

ITV Studios has announced a series of senior appointments aimed at strengthening its international partnerships and distribution strategy across key territories. … [Read More...]

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Central & East Europe

Vectra Group to sell part of infrastructure to Polish Open Fibre

Poland’s Vectra Group has announced plans to sell its broadband infrastructure to the telecommunications wholesaler Polish Open Fibre (PŚO). … [Read More...]

Intelsat renews Hungarian DTH at 1 West

Intelsat has renewed its capacity agreement with 4iG Group’s Hungaro Digitel. The company provides direct-to-home satellite services in Hungary for One Telecommunication from the Intelsat 1West (1W) video neighborhood. … [Read More...]

Viasat True Crime joins Vectra line-up

Vectra is to expand its programming offer with the addition of Viasat True Crime. … [Read More...]

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ProSiebenSat.1 boards say PPF offer too low, but remain neutral

The Executive and Supervisory Boards of ProSiebenSat.1 have issued a neutral stance on a partial acquisition offer by Czech investment group PPF, despite raising concerns that the €7.00-per-share bid undervalues the company. … [Read More...]

United Media Sarl takes 50% of Greece’s Alpha TV

United Media has received European Commission backing for its acquisition of a 50% stake in Alpha TV. … [Read More...]

Tennis Channel expands with new streaming partners and sports rights

The Tennis Channel is strengthening its presence in Germany, announcing a series of high-profile distribution deals and securing broadcasting rights to three major German competitions. … [Read More...]

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Report: STBs rewiring for relevance

Rather like Twain, reports of the death of the set-top box may have been greatly exaggerated. … [Read More...]

Mike Fries: UK government ‘anxious’ altnets could collapse

The chief executive of Liberty Global has claimed business secretary Jonathan Reynolds wants big telecoms companies to rescue struggling altnets. … [Read More...]

Canal+ offers to distribute possible Ligue 1 channel

Canal+ has submitted a proposal to the French football league offering to distribute the LFP’s proposed football channel and securing the rights to the prime Sunday evening match. … [Read More...]

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Milestones in the development of 5G Broadcast: Q&A with Johann Mika, ORS Group

Johann Mika, Chief Innovation Officer at ORS Group, talks about the latest developments and future prospects in 5G Broadcast.

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