SVOD revenues across 138 countries will reach $35.04 billion in 2018. That’s $10 billion more than the 2017 total and more than triple the 2015 total.
Comcast wins new round in TiVo patent fight
Comcast has scored another win in its fight with TiVo over the technology in set-top boxes in the long-running battle over patents.
CommScope makes $7bn Arris acquisition
CommScope has confirmed it is to purchase Arris in a deal worth $7.4 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Tele Columbus opposes Vodafone/Unitymedia merger
Tele Columbus, the third-largest German cable operator, rejects the planned acquisition of Unitymedia by Vodafone.
Unitymedia continues DOCSIS 3.1 rollout / CEO interview
German cable operator Unitymedia aims to provide over 1.3 million households with its DOCSIS 3.1-based 1Gbps high-speed internet access by the end of 2018, CEO Winni Rapp told Broadband TV […]
UK shines for Liberty Global
The UK was the star performer for Liberty Global in the third quarter, generating over 100,000 net subscriber additions, while the Belgian and Swiss markets remained challenging.
Spacecom receives $10m for destroyed Amos 6
Israel Aerospace Industries has been instructed to pay Spacecom US$10 million for the late delivery of a satellite that was ultimately destroyed.
Canal Digital launches Netflix service
Canal Digital is to offer Netflix to customers of its OnePlace platform.
Cheapest and most expensive broadband revealed
If you’re looking for a broadband connection that won’t break the bank Ukraine is the place to go.
Landmark week for Poland’s TVP
The Polish public broadcaster TVP has opened what is described as the most modern TV studio in Europe just days before the launch of its first English language channel.