Vivendi says its new offer for Mediaset Premium represents a more ambitious project that’s in line with the strategy of its nearest competitors.
Sky Deutschland to launch Ultra HD channel
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland will launch an Ultra HD TV channel in autumn 2016.
Vivendi to close German SVOD service Watchever
French media company Vivendi will shut down its German subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service Watchever on December 31, 2016.
Pay-TV and VOD continue to grow in Germany
Pay-TV and paid video-on-demand (VOD) services achieved rising figures in terms of revenues, usage and number of offers in Germany in 2015.
Netflix and Amazon to double revenues
Revenues from SVOD services such as Netflix and Amazon are set to more than double from $14.6 billion this year to $34.6 billion in 2021.
Virgin Media drops Eir Sports pack
Virgin Media Ireland has signed a new long-term agreement with Sky for the continued carriage of its premium and basic pay channels.
Opera sale restricted to browser business
The planned Chinese $1.2 billion takeover of Norway’s Opera Software has failed but an alternative deal is set, the company says.
Vodafone makes Romanian TV move
Vodafone has moved a step closer to entering Romania’s TV market.
Sky Q launches Ultra HD August 13
Sky has confirmed the launch of a new Ultra HD service through its Sky Q Silver receiver.
Albertis queries Eutelsat’s Hispasat sale plans
Eutelsat has initiated the process of selling its stake in Hispasat.