German cable operator NetCologne and public broadcaster ZDF have settled their long-standing legal dispute over the payment of carriage fees for the cable distribution of ZDF channels.
Italy to introduce best practice for streaming after DAZN complaints
Italy is to bring in new rules designed to prevent the kinds of glitches that have marred the first few months of Serie A coverage.
French regulators merge to become Arcom
The French communications watchdog and the organisation responsible for the protection of internet rights are to merge into a single regulator.
Broadcasters welcome EU digital action plan
The Association of Commercial Television in Europe (ACTE) has given its backing to new support for the block’s creative industries coming from the European Parliament.
Ofcom promises better protections from harmful online video
One in three video-sharing users come across hate speech, according to Ofcom.
CSA launches consultation on Interactive DTT services
French media regulator CSA is launching a public consultation on the future development of interactive services over digital terrestrial television, known locally as TNT.
Melanie Dawes: Independence part of Ofcom DNA
Ofcom’s chief executive has told RTS Cambridge that independence is a part of its DNA, because what the regulator does is make decisions that get challenged in the courts.
‘Unappointable’ candidates should be ruled out from applying for Ofcom chair
The chair of the DCMS committee has called on the government to bar candidates that have previously been deemed unappointable from applying again to become the new chair of Ofcom.
CSA head reacts favourably to TF1-M6 merger proposals
The President of the French communications regulator Conseil Supérieur de l’Audiovisuel has said it is natural” and “understandable” that media players should want to “get their act together”.
Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom’s zero-rating tariffs violate EU rules
The European Court of Justice has decided that the zero-rating tariff options offered by Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom in Germany violate EU rules on net neutrality and roaming.