Bloomberg reports Intel has set an asking price of $500M for the assets of its would-be Web TV service, and is hoping to reach a deal by year’s end.
European Commission probes pay-TV model
The European Commission is close to launching a widespread antitrust probe into the sale of rights to exclusive TV content including films and sporting events.
BT to run low cost path to YouView
BT says that it will use its low-cost Plusnet brand to launch a low-cost offer for the YouView broadband platform that will compete with TalkTalk.
LG Smart TVs spying on viewers
A UK ICT consultant – Hull-based Jason Huntley – found by accident that his LG Smart TV was spying on him and sending extensive information about his TV viewing back […]
Sky looks to be OTT aggregator of choice
Sky Go will add more channels to its offer this year on top of the 14 announced earlier this week. What is more, Sky ultimately wants to be the OTT […]
Kurth: broadband/OTT alliances show cable strength
Vodafone’s recent takeover of KDG and Virgin Media’s agreement with Netflix are just two examples of the fact that the cable industry is on the winning side, according to Matthias […]
M7 Group eyes Hungarian platform
Luxembourg-based M7 Group is evaluating the potential acquisition of the Hungarian DTH platform Hello HD.
Ofcom acts against Pressley VOD site
The UK regulator Ofcom has taken enforcement action against the “Jessica Pressley” VOD site, using powers under Section 368K of the Communications Act for the first time.
Spanish DTT conflict escalates
The Spanish government has said that it will take away the licences of nine DTT channels. Another eight channels are in danger of losing their digital terrestrial distribution.
ITV launches international pay platform
ITV is launching a new international service that will make it possible for ex-pats and holiday makers to watch their favourite soaps while abroad.