The Italian Competition Authority (Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato) announced has opened an in-depth investigation to assess the acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Swisscom under Italy’s merger control […]
Swisscom steps up acquisition of Vodafone Italia
Following the announcement of the acquisition of Vodafone Italia on 15 March 2024, Swisscom formally notified the Italian Competition Authority of the transaction on 12 August 2024.
Blue Sport extends Swiss football content by five years
Swisscom’s sports channel Blue Sport will continue to show top-flight Swiss football until at least the start of the 2029/30 season.
Swisscom rolls out Media Distillery ad skip and EPG solutions
Swisscom has completed the deployment of Media Distillery’s Ad Break Distillery for its Replay Comfort ad-free product which enables viewers to avoid commercials in replay.
Swisscom finalises deal to acquire Vodafone Italia for €8bn
Swiss telco Swisscom has entered into binding agreements with Vodafone Group to acquire 100% of Vodafone Italia for €8 billion.
Wolfgang Elsäßer joins CH Media
Wolfgang Elsäßer is leaving Swisscom subsidiary blue Entertainment to join Swiss media company CH Media on June 1, 2024.
Innovation fails to halt Swisscom subscriber errosion
A new set-top box and a new subscription package weren’t enough for Swisscom to hold on to all of its subscribers in 2023.
Fastweb eyes Vodafone Italia
Swisscom’s Fastweb is reportedly in talks to buy Vodafone’s Italian operation.
Court rules in favour of Swisscom in ice hockey dispute
Switzerland’s Federal Administrative Court has ruled in favour of Swisscom after it challenged an exclusive rights agreement between UPC and top Swiss ice hockey leagues NLA and NLB.
Swisscom unveils new Android TV box and teams up with Disney+
Swisscom will launch TV-Box 5, a new receiver powered by Android TV, on October 24.