NBCUniversal’s streaming service Peacock is making its debut on Sky later this year.
Virgin Media O2 announces major fibre upgrade
Virgin Media O2 says it intends to deploy full fibre across its network by 2028 and not upgrade to the full DOCSIS 4 technology.
Sky One brand to go after 32 years
Sky is making major changes to its suite of entertainment channels, in the process replacing Sky One with a new flagship brand.
US exerts pressure in ‘TVN Law’ dispute
A proposed amendment to Poland’s Broadcast Act that could see Discovery forced to exit the country is being taken seriously by the US administration.
Canal+ wins initial Ligue1 rights victory
The Nanterre Commercial Court has authorised Canal+ to suspend the sub-licence contract with beIN Sports for the broadcasting of two Ligue1 matches per round of the competition.
Sky Q to offer live sport in HDR
The UK’s Sky Q is adding High Dynamic Range (HDR) to Ultra HD for the first time on live sport this summer.
Viaplay doubles international target
NENT Group has doubled its year-end international Viaplay subscriber target to 500,000.
Netflix loses North American customers
Netflix lost 430,000 subscribers in the US and Canada (UCAN) in the second quarter.
CNN to launch streaming service
CNN has announced plans to launch a subscription streaming service in the first quarter of 2022.
beIN sues Canal+
beIN Sports has initiated legal proceedings against Canal+ before the Nanterre commercial court over the broadcasting rights for Ligue 1.