RTL Deutschland launches first FAST Channels
German media company RTL Deutschland has launched eight FAST Channels on its streaming platform RTL+. … [Read More...]
Today’s News – As it Happens
UK streaming growth as discovery+ enters establishment survey
New data from Barb’s establishment survey shows further growth in the UK market and the first indication of penetration for Discovery+. … [Read More...]
Streaming overtakes Dutch linear viewing
Netflix remains the dominant streaming service in the Dutch market, according to research by Telecompaper. … [Read More...]
White Paper
White Paper: Why Wi-Fi 7 is critical for ISPs in the gigabit+ era
Today, consumers are increasingly using bandwidth-intensive and latency-sensitive workloads, such as 4K and 8K streaming, online gaming, and AR/VR applications. As a result, Internet Service Providers must update their networks and by extension Wi-Fi experiences and performance. … [Download the White Paper ...]
News Line
ITV teams up with Friend MTS in battle against piracy
Friend MTS has announced that ITVhas chosen its anti-piracy services to help protect ITV content.
United Group creates biggest fibre network in Southeast Europe
United Group is bringing together its fibre assets under a single brand.
Premier Sports to show 20 Scottish Premiership matches
The SPFL has announced a new agreement with Premier Sports to show 20 live and exclusive Premiership matches each season in the UK and Ireland.
Liverpool man sentenced in illegal firestick operation
A 41-year-old man from Liverpool has been given a two-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to charges of promoting and selling unlicensed access to premium movies and sport.
MultiChoice officially agrees to Canal+ takeover
Canal+ and MultiChoice have issued a joint statement indicating the African pay-TV operator’s acceptance of a takeover by the Vivendi unit.
MainStreaming partners with Stream7 for live event broadcasting
London-based Stream7 is to work with MainStreaming to scale their live event broadcasting.
HbbTV Symposium and Awards issues 2024 call for speakers
The organisers of the HbbTV Symposium and Awards have issued a call for speakers for the 12th staging of the event (London, November 14-15).
NOS launches new app for smart TVs
Dutch public broadcaster NOS has relaunched its streaming app as NOS Live with new versions for Samsung, LG and all Ziggo customers.
People
Miruna Herovanu joins anti-piracy alliance AAPA as Executive Director
The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) has appointed Miruna Herovanu as its Executive Director. … [Read More...]
MainStreaming appoints former Joyn head Tassilo Raesig as COO
Italian media delivery solutions provider MainStreaming has appointed Tassilo Raesig as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective from April 2024. … [Read More...]
Susanne Wille becomes new SRG Director General
The Board of Directors has elected Susanne Wille as the new Director General of Swiss public broadcaster SRG. … [Read More...]
Central & East Europe
Pickbox streams the Baltics
Pickbox NOW launched in 2014 in Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Bosnia, Montenegro and Macedonia. … [Read More...]
Max announces pricing details for Poland
Max, the rebooted streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery, will make its debut in Poland on 11 June 2024. … [Read More...]
WBD extends Wimbledon rights in 11 European markets
The Championships, Wimbledon will continue to be shown on Warner Bros. Discovery’s (WBD) channels and platforms following a new long-term rights extension with The All England Lawn Tennis Club. … [Read More...]
TV
SPI International expands Molotov co-operation
SPI International has expanded its partnership with the French OTT service Molotov with two new channels, Fast&FunBox and FightBoxm added to the Molotov lineup. … [Read More...]
TeleGold to launch on Astra
TeleGold, a new music channel aimed at fans of German-language pop music, will launch on Astra (19.2° East) on 3 June 2024. … [Read More...]
Skydance submits improved offer for Paramount merger
Skydance Media has put forward an enhanced offers as it looks to regain the initiative in its bid for the movie studio, television network and streaming service. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
Aferian in cash crunch after sales plummet
The owner of 24i and Amino has secured additional funding after a collapse in the company’s revenues. … [Read More...]
Tele Columbus begins MDU switch-off
Tele Columbus says it has begun to disconnect customers in flats and other forms of share accommodation where there is no contract. … [Read More...]
BASE launches TV & internet service across Belgium
Mobile operator BASE is expanding into fixed internet and TV with a ‘competitively priced’ offer for the Belgian market. … [Read More...]