The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has welcomed the European Commission’s proposed Digital Networks Act as an important step towards modernising telecom markets, while warning that the draft falls short when […]
Sports Illustrated launches free sports channel SI TV
Sports Illustrated has launched SI TV, a new free ad-supported streaming channel featuring original programming, live events, sports lifestyle shows and archive content.
Whale TV joins DVB Project
Whale TV has joined the DVB Project, adding the smart TV operating system provider to the industry consortium developing open standards for digital television.
Studio 100 to launch Maya the Bee & Friends channel on Amazon Prime Video
Studio 100 International is set to launch a new family-focused channel, Maya the Bee & Friends, on Amazon Prime Video in Germany and Austria in spring 2026.
AGF study shows shift to IP reception and connected TVs in Germany
Internet-based TV reception continues to gain ground in Germany, while connected TVs are now firmly established as the standard household device, according to national audience measurement body AGF Videoforschung.
Kabelio extends Hotbird satellite capacity deal with Eutelsat
Swiss TV platform Kabelio has extended its satellite capacity agreement with Eutelsat, securing continued distribution on the Hotbird orbital position at 13° East until the end of 2031.
ARTE adds Dutch broadcaster NPO to European partner network
European cultural broadcaster ARTE has signed an association agreement with Dutch public broadcaster Nederlandse Publieke Omroep (NPO), expanding its European partner network to 14 members.
Tele Columbus appoints Christoph Lüthe as CEO
German cable operator Tele Columbus has appointed Christoph Lüthe as its new CEO, with the leadership change set to take effect by 1 April 2026 at the latest.
Quickline adds RiC.today and Fix&Foxi TV in HD
Swiss telecommunications provider Quickline has expanded its HD line-up, adding children’s channels RiC.today HD and Fix&Foxi TV HD to its TV offering on 1 January 2026.
StreamHub wins DVB-I user interface competition
StreamHub has been named the winner of the DVB-I user interface competition, taking the top prize of €10,000 for its Android application built around the DVB-I specification.