Facebook tries video-first feed, introduces verified badge
Meta announced plans to start testing full-screen video on the Facebook landing page. This is expected to roll out later this year in "video-heavy" countries outside the US, as an alternative to the classic personal feed. It's part of several new product developments announced at Facebook, including also a new way to verify user identity and more tools for sellers on the Facebook Marketplace.
Facebook tries video-first feed, introduces verified badge
Meta announced plans to start testing full-screen video on the Facebook landing page. This is expected to roll out later this year in "video-heavy" countries outside the US, as an alternative to the classic personal feed. It's part of several new product developments announced at Facebook, including also a new way to verify user identity and more tools for sellers on the Facebook Marketplace.
Arcep publishes draft decision on wholesale market for DTT broadcasting services
French telecom authority Arcep is seeking stakeholder feedback on a draft decision setting out the regulatory framework for wholesale DTT broadcasting services for the five-year period to 2031. The framework incorporates a revised version of the undertakings submitted by TDF, which Arcep has designated as the operator with significant market power. These commitments define how TDF will continue to provide access to its infrastructure in the upstream wholesale market, thereby supporting competition in the do
Arcep publishes draft decision on wholesale market for DTT broadcasting services
French telecom authority Arcep is seeking stakeholder feedback on a draft decision setting out the regulatory framework for wholesale DTT broadcasting services for the five-year period to 2031. The framework incorporates a revised version of the undertakings submitted by TDF, which Arcep has designated as the operator with significant market power. These commitments define how TDF will continue to provide access to its infrastructure in the upstream wholesale market, thereby supporting competition in the do
Paramount agrees to delay WBD takeover until states' lawsuit heard in court
Paramount Skydance has agreed to delay closing its planned takeover of Warner Bros Discovery until a case brought by a dozen US states against the merger can be fully heard. The two must remain separate companies until at least five days after the trial is completed or 01 June 2027, whichever is earlier.
Paramount agrees to delay WBD takeover until states' lawsuit heard in court
VodafoneZiggo hires new COO from Cegeka
VodafoneZiggo announced that Annelore Buijs joined the Dutch operator in June as chief operating officer (COO) and member of the executive committee. She comes from Belgian ICT services provider Cegeka, where she led the activities in the Netherlands and was most recently EVP Europe. Buijs counts some 25 years of experience in management roles and replaces Barbara de Koning Gans, who held the COO role for five years.
VodafoneZiggo hires new COO from Cegeka
HCLTech to open AI Data Centre, Global Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar
HCLTech has signed an agreement with the Government of Odisha to set up a Global Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar. The facility will deliver AI-based digital services to global enterprises. The Technology Center will complement HCLTech's proposed AI Data Centre in the upcoming Odisha Sovereign AI Park. HCLTech also reports that its Bhubaneswar Technology Center will house 5,000 people and is expected to start operations by 2028.
HCLTech to open AI Data Centre, Global Technology Centre in Bhubaneswar
T-Mobile, AT&T Fiber top latest Ookla US connectivity report
The latest Ookla connectivity report on US mobile and fixed networks (covering H1 2026) shows that T-Mobile had the Best Mobile Network and Best 5G Network. It registered a median mobile download speed of 275.55 Mbps, with a median 5G download speed of 314.38 Mbps. T-Mobile also offered the best mobile quality of experience, with the best gaming and video streaming experiences across all technologies combined, and especially for 5G.
T-Mobile, AT&T Fiber top latest Ookla US connectivity report
Verizon wins USD 1 billion dark fibre connectivity contract with Google
Verizon has signed a contract worth over USD 1 billion to supply dark fibre connectivity to Google's data centres, CEO Dan Schulman announced in the company's Q2 earnings call. He said the company expects to unveil more such contracts by the end of 2026. Schulman said these contracts will generate revenue of "multiple billions of dollars" in the coming years.
Verizon wins USD 1 billion dark fibre connectivity contract with Google
Quebecor welcomes Federal Court ruling on pirate website blocking
Canadian telecoms and media group Quebecor has welcomed a Federal Court ruling that strengthens the blocking of pirate sites/services that rebrand or move to new domains to avoid enforcement action. In a statement, Quebecor said that judicial site blocking was "indispensable" for protecting consumers and creators against digital piracy; adding that it was important for legal tools to adapt to the "sophisticated tactics" of criminals profiting from stolen content.
Quebecor welcomes Federal Court ruling on pirate website blocking
Canadian government consults on increasing AI transparency
The Canadian government has announced a public consultation on AI transparency, seeking views on how to boost transparency for AI systems and AI-created content. This will help build public trust in safe, reliable and responsible AI technology, a commitment in the government's National AI Strategy. The consultation closes on 23 September 2026.
Canadian government consults on increasing AI transparency
The Athletic Video Hub launches on FuboTV
FuboTV is expanding a multi-year partnership with digital sports media company The Athletic with the launch of The Athletic Video Hub on Fubo. This makes sports video connected from The Athletic available on connected TV (CTV) for the first time. Fubo is the official live streaming partner of The Athletic.
The Athletic Video Hub launches on FuboTV
Charter Communications loses 172,000 broadband customers in Q2
Charter Communications has reported revenue of USD 13.5 billion for Q2 2026, down 1.7 percent from the year-earlier quarter on lower residential video revenue. Net income attributable to shareholders was USD 1.3 billion for the quarter, with adjusted EBITDA down 4.3 percent to USD 5.4 billion. Capital expenditure reached USD 2.9 billion in Q2, with net cash flows from operating activities up to USD 3.9 billion, from USD 3.6 million a year earlier.
