Liberty Global has come through a flat first quarter with growth from its UK, Switzerland, and Netherlands businesses, brought about by new mobile and broadband customers.
Apple Services revenue grows 17%
Apple’s Services segment delivered record revenues in the first quarter, demonstrating the importance of subscription services to its business.
Broadcasting White Paper: Streaming reform, Channel 4 sell-off and Crown Jewels review
The UK regulator Ofcom would be given new powers to regulate streaming services under a proposal in a new government White Paper.
German regulator bans zero-rating options from Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone
The Germany Federal Network Agency (BNetzA) has prohibited Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Deutschland from offering their zero-rating mobile tariff options StreamOn and Vodafone Pass.
Airties sold to Providence Equity Partners
Wi-Fi solutions company Airties has announced its acquisition by Providence Equity Partners for an undisclosed fee.
Discovery at 24 million direct-to-consumer subscribers
Discovery completed its last full quarter before its merger into Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) with 24 million DTC (direct-to-consumer) subscribers.
Viaplay Netherlands launch ahead of expectations
Nordic streamer Viaplay has grown its subscriber base by 52% year on year as the company continues its international expansion.
£3bn TalkTalk sale in play
TalkTalk is said to have received a number of tentative approaches that could lead to a £3 billion sale of the UK telco.
Telecom Italia says no to KKR
Telecom Italia (TIM) says its board has decided unanimously that it is not appropriate at this time to grant KKR access to due diligence.
Government presses ahead with Channel 4 sale
Britain’s opposition Labour Party has described the proposed sale of Channel 4 as “cultural vandalism”.