The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has opened an in-depth investigation into Vodafone’s acquisition of Nowo Communications.
PSBs to retain prominence in on demand age
The UK government has published its much-anticipated Media Bill, bringing mainstream video-on-demand (VOD) services such as Netflix and Disney+ under a new Ofcom content code and ensuring viewers can easily […]
Ofcom imposes new licence conditions on BBC
Ofcom has published details of a new licence for the BBC, which includes new requirements around BBC iPlayer, Sounds and website.
Ofcom publishes terms for BBC audiences review
Ofcom has published the terms of reference for its review into how the BBC connects with audiences on lower incomes.
German media authority considers regulatory action against Twitter
Has Twitter violated the principle of non-discrimination? Is the manipulation of the algorithm by a ‘reach booster’ for the tweets of new owner Elon Musk a violation of the German […]
MPs say BBC chair made ‘significant errors of judgement’
A House of Commons committee has said BBC chair Richard Sharp made ‘significant errors of judgement’ when failing to declare his role in the facilitation of a loan to the […]
MEPs adopt legislation to boost EU chips industry
The European Parliament’s Industry and Energy Committee has backed a crisis response mechanism needed in case of shortages of semiconductors.
Telcos in ad tech alliance for advertising delivery
An alliance of European telcos Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica and Vodafone want to launch a new ad tech joint venture in a bid to challenge the dominance of Big Tech […]
South Africa to drop TV licence fee
South Africa has become the latest country to consider abandoning the TV licence fee.
EBU voices Israeli pubcaster concerns
Noel Curran, the DG of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), has expressed his concern about threats to the integrity and independence of Israeli national public broadcaster KAN in a letter […]