Eutelsat planning capital increase to become European Starlink
The French state has bolstered its take in Eutelsat as part of a €1.35 billion capital increase. … [Read More...]
Today’s News – As it Happens
Here is the news … read by an influencer
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...]
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...]
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.
People
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...]
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...]
TV
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...]
Editors’ Choice
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...]
Long Reads
NEM interview with Sanja Božić-Ljubičić and Ivan Ljubičić
Ahead of NEM Dubrovnik (9-12 June 2025), Broadband TV News spoke with Sanja Božić-Ljubičić, CEO, Pickbox, Mediatranslations, Mediavision, NEM and Ivan Ljubičić, Managing Director, Mediavision and NEM.
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.
