Rakuten TV’s FAST channels and on-demand movies are now available through the set-top boxes of the Norwegian ISP and television service provider Altibox TV.
Rakuten TV announces European telco deals
Agile TV platforms in Italy and Masmedia TV in Spain have agreed to distribite Rakuten TV’s services.
Rakuten and AST SpaceMobile plan satellite-to-smartphone service from 2026
Rakuten Mobile plans to provide a satellite-to-mobile service in Japan from 2026 with AST SpaceMobile, the company building a space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by everyday smartphones.
Rakuten TV to carry more European premium FAST channels
Rakuten TV has agreed to partner with OKAST for the launch of a new suite of European-based FAST channels.
Autentic launches FAST Channels across Europe
German media company Autentic is expanding its activities in the European FAST Channel market.
High View to distribute FAST Channels via Astra
German media company High View will additionally broadcast its FAST Channels Xplore, Hip Trips and One Terra via satellite from March 1, 2023.
Thema inks Rakuten deal
Canal+ Group’s Thema has expanded its distribution activity in Japan with the launch of the classical music FAST channel Vivaldi on R Channel, a linear streaming service operated by Rakuten.
Rakuten and Telefónica launch entertainment app
Rakuten and Telefónica have announced the launch of the Rakuten Living App on Movistar+.
Alchimie deal expands Rakuten TV portfolio
Rakuten TV has signed a new agreement with Alchimie that will increase the range of themed channels on its platform.
Rakuten launches worldwide sports network
Rakuten is to launch a new live streaming and VOD sports entertainment platform designed to deliver sports content to a global audience.