Successful first 6 months for ITVX
ITVX is now available on 22 different platforms across smart TVs, mobile devices, consoles and browsers. … [Read More...]
Today’s News – As it Happens
Ukraine says no to Viasat channels
The Ukrainian regulator National Council has said it does not recommend the distribution of Viasat channels in the despite them holding a three-month licence issued by another EU country. … [Read More...]
TDF and France Télévisions trialling UHD on DTT and 5G Broadcast
TDF and France Télévisions have come together to offer a potential future for the terrestrial broadcast platform, Television Numérique Terrestre (TNT). … [Read More...]
MultiChoice anticipating significant loss
MultiChoice has warned shareholders that it expects a significant loss when it presents its financial results for the year to 31 March 2023.
Real Madrid launches new OTT platform
Over 700 hours of content from top Spanish football club Real Madrid is now available through a new streaming platform.
EBU inks Rugby Europe deal
The EBU and Rugby Europe have reached agreement to cover the Olympic sport of Rugby Sevens in selected European territories.
Telekom Srbija to buy Globaltel
The Serbian incumbent Telekom Srbija plans to buy 100% of the telco Globaltel.
Teleste appoints Linda Kallas as new SVP of Group Strategy
Teleste has announced the appointment of Linda Kallas to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Group Strategy.
NEM Dubrovnik ends with key insights
Two leading executives from SkyShowtime and CME have provided key insights into the CEE market on the last day of NEM Dubrovnik 2023.
Government plans to renew UK local TV licences
The 34 local TV stations broadcast on the UK terrestrial network will remain in air for another 10 years, subject to a review of each station’s future plans.
FTTH drives Portuguese pay-TV market
Portugal’s pay-TV sector is nearing saturation, with 97% of households receiving services as of the end of the first quarter.
Central & East Europe
Vodafone goes giga in Ukraine
Vodafone has introduced giga services in four cities in Ukraine. … [Read More...]
A1 Group secures Serbian asset
A1 Group’s local subsidiary has agreed to buy part of the infrastructure of the Serbian provider Conexio for an undisclosed fee. … [Read More...]
Jan Soucek to head Czech TV
Jan Soucek has been elected the new CEO of the Czech public broadcaster Ceska Televize (CT), effective October 1. … [Read More...]
TV
Ad supported version of Amazon Prime Video in the works
Amazon is working on the launch of an ad supported tier for its Prime Video streaming service. The parcels to showbiz company is looking to generate additional revenues from Entertainment. … [Read More...]
ServusTV to close German TV channel
Austrian broadcaster ServusTV will shut down its linear TV channel in Germany at the end of the year. … [Read More...]
Ziggo Sport retains the Belgian Pro League
Ziggo Sport will continue to broadcast the Belgian Pro League for the next two seasons. … [Read More...]
Editors’ Choice
Amazon considering Prime Video ads
Amazon is looking to launch an ad-supported tier for its Prime Video streaming service. … [Read More...]
Chris Licht to leave CNN
CNN’s chairman and CEO Chris Licht is to leave after only a year as head of the network. … [Read More...]
Research shows streaming piracy on the rise
Anti-piracy authorities say they have cracked down on illegal streaming of film and TV, but data suggests it is booming, according to British-based data company MUSO. … [Read More...]