Netflix says it remains optimistic about the long-term prospects for the streaming service after a fourth-quarter that added just 8.3 million new subscriptions, below the 8.5 million internal forecast.
ProSiebenSat.1 to close TV channel apps in favour of Joyn
German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has announced plans to put streaming platform Joyn at the centre of its digital strategy.
Viaplay hit by blackouts in Poland
NENT Group’s streaming service Viaplay has experienced blackouts in Poland during the coverage of two key sporting events.
Italy considers speed test on DAZN streaming
Italian media regulator Agcom could be about to require streaming platforms, including DAZN, to measure the quality of users’ internet connections.
End of the road for the BBC Licence Fee in 2027
UK Culture Secretary Nadine Dorres has signalled that an announcement due this week on a new BBC Licence Fee settlement is likely to be the last.
Openreach chairman leading Ofcom race
The chairman of Openreach, Mike McTighe, has emerged as the leading contender to head Ofcom.
DAZN-BT Sport sale could complete this month
The protracted £600 million sale of BT Sport to DAZN is expected to reach its endpoint in the next few weeks.
Launch date set for BBC Three return
The BBC has confirmed the launch date for the return of BBC Three as a linear channel for the first time in six years.
HBO Max bounceback adds 635,000 Nordic subs
The relaunch of the former HBO Nordic for the broader-based HBO Max has had a significant effect on subscriber numbers.
Report: Salto fails to meet subscriber targets
French VOD service Salto has failed to achieve its goal of one million subscribers by the end of 2021.