Mediaset is poised to take the free-to-air broadcast rights to the ATP Finals in Italy from 2026, replacing RAI, which held the rights through 2025, according to news agency ANSA.
Rai picks Imagine SNP in 3-year framework deal to accelerate SDI-to-IP move
Rai has awarded Imagine Communications a three-year frame contract, via local systems integrator Allyn Srl, to support its transition from SDI to IP as it migrates master control rooms and […]
Rai Joins IBCAP to combat global piracy of Italian content
Italian public broadcaster RAI has joined the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP).
European broadcast operators: 5G Broadcast ready by 2027
In a significant step towards planning first commercial service across the European continent, the 5G Broadcast Strategic Task Force (5BSTF) – comprising Media Broadcast (Germany), TDF (France), Cordiant Capital (UK), […]
Tivù deploys EPG to connected TVs via HbbTV
Tivù will make its redesigned Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) for free-to-air DTT and DTH satellite television available on connected TV sets via the HbbTV standard by the end of 2024.
RAI begins DVB-T2 transmissions
Italy has begun an upgrade of its digital terrestrial platform.
European market players join forces for 5G Broadcast smartphones
In an aim to drive the introduction of smartphones with 5G Broadcast reception in Europe, members of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and Broadcast Networks Europe (BNE), with the support […]
RAI sports rights executive Pier Francesco Forleo dead at 61
The head of the Sports Rights Directorate at Italian public broadcaster RAI has died suddenly in Rome.
Kabelio adds 6 channels to Swiss DTH satellite platform
Swiss DTH satellite platform operator Kabelio has added six channels to its line-up on Eutelsat Hotbird (13° East).
Marinella Soldi joins Italy’s Rai
Marinella Soldi has been appointed chair of the board of directors at the Italian public broadcaster Rai.