Liberty Global’s CEO Mike Fries has said the company is studying the opportunities around network infrastructure.
Salto ‘to launch October 20’
French SVOD platform Salto is expected to launch next Tuesday.
Kabelio launches Swiss DTH package on Eutelsat Hotbird
Kabelio, a new TV package for Swiss DTH satellite households, will launch on Eutelsat Hotbird (13° East) on October 15, 2020, featuring both domestic and international channels such as ARD, ZDF, ORF, TF1, BBC and ITV.
“Incredible” Disney+ success prompts major reorganisation
The Walt Disney Company has announced a strategic reorganisation of its media and entertainment businesses, effective immediately.
Bloomberg: EQT considering takeover bid for KPN
Swedish private equity firm EQT is considering a takeover of Dutch operator KPN, in what would be its largest-ever acquisition, people with knowledge of the matter told Bloomberg.
Sunrise shareholders accept Liberty Global’s takeover offer
The vast majority of shareholders in Swiss operator Sunrise have agreed to a CHF6.8 billion buyout offer from Liberty Global, Sunrise said in a statement.
Premier League to release remaining games for PPV
Sky and BT will screen additional Premier League fixtures on a pay-per-view basis after the Premier League agreed it would continue to make all matches available to fans until at least the end of October.
New offices expand Netflix UK presence
Increased investment in the UK as a production hub has led Netflix to take on a new lease for an expanded London office.
Commission accepts Broadcom commitments for set-top chips
Broadcom has agreed to suspend all existing exclusive agreement around Systems-on-a-Chip (“SoCs”) for TV set-top boxes and Internet modems.
CMA requests Virgin-O2 merger review
Competition and Markets Authority has made a request to the European Commission for it to refer the proposed merger of Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with O2 to the UK regulator.