Antik, Lepsia.TV add TV channel Ballcasterz to lineup
SLOVAKIA 14:09

Antik, Lepsia.TV add TV channel Ballcasterz to lineup

Slovak operator Antik has added the football channel Ballcasterz to its pay-TV lineup, reports Zive. The channel is available for subscribers using Antik TV and Antik Sat platforms from the operator. The online TV platform Lepsia.TV has also added the channel Ballcasterz to all three of its pay-TV packages.

Gilat Satellite Networks revenue grows 20% in Q1
GLOBAL 14:02

Gilat Satellite Networks revenue grows 20% in Q1

Gilat Satellite Networks said its revenue increased 20 percent to USD 110.5 million in the first quarter compared with USD 92 million in the same period in 2025. Adjusted EBITDA doubled to USD 15.1 million compared with USD 7.6 million, and the net income amounted to USD 5.2 million compared with a net loss of USD 6 million a year ago. 

GCT Semi ships 3,000 5G RF units in Q1
GLOBAL 12:58

GCT Semi ships 3,000 5G RF units in Q1

GCT Semiconductor grew shipments of its 5G-capable RF chipsets by 58 percent quarter-on-quarter in the three months to 31 March. Q1 shipments reached 3,000 units as GCT progressed its commercial trajectory for 5G RF applications including satellite and air-to-ground platforms. The firm anticipates a further acceleration in the coming months due to additional orders from its lead customers, and is projecting sequential growth in 5G shipments through the remainder of 2026.

Sateliot, Turkcell demo 5G NTN IoT connectivity via satellite in Barcelona and Istanbul
TURKEY 12:38

Sateliot, Turkcell demo 5G NTN IoT connectivity via satellite in Barcelona and Istanbul

Sateliot and Turkcell have completed a field demonstration of 5G NTN IoT connectivity via satellite both in Barcelona and Istanbul. The demonstration was carried out to validate standard-based 5G NB-IoT NTN connectivity over Sateliot's LEO satellite constellation and demonstrate its integration as an extension of Turkcell's terrestrial cellular network.

Orange Spain to air Roland-Garros on Eurosport 4K channel
SPAIN 12:05

Orange Spain to air Roland-Garros on Eurosport 4K channel

Orange Spain said all subscribers to its Orange TV and Orange TV Bares pay-TV offer will again be able to view the French Open tennis tournament from Roland-Garros in 4K Ultra HD (UHD) via the Eurosport 4K channel. The channel will be available on dial no. 101 from 24 May to 07 June, enabling those with compatible TVs to view matches from the 125th edition of the tournament in the highest possible 4K resolution on up to five devices.

Viaplay shareholders approve up to SEK 25 mln share buyback
EUROPE 11:37

Viaplay shareholders approve up to SEK 25 mln share buyback

Viaplay said that shareholders at its 12 May AGM have granted approval for the company to buy back up to SEK 25 million of its own class B shares before the 2027 AGM. Repurchases must not be made below the lowest price at which an independent purchase is possible. Buybacks must not bring Viaplay's holding of its own shares beyond 10 percent. Currently, the total number of shares in the company is 4.58 billion, and Viaplay holds 31.34 million B shares and 889,500 class C shares in treasury. This means a maxi

MTV terminates distribution deal with Elisa
FINLAND 10:44

MTV terminates distribution deal with Elisa

Finnish operator Elisa said Schibsted's broadcaster MTV has terminated their distribution agreements with effect from 13 May, two days before the popular World Ice Hockey Championships starts. MTV's free-to-air channels MTV3, MTV Sub and MTV Ava will no longer be available for live viewing via Elisa's cable television service or Elisa Viihde entertainment service, affecting approximately 800,000 households.

RTL Netherlands ends Luxembourg base, to come under Dutch media law from July
NETHERLANDS 09:37

RTL Netherlands ends Luxembourg base, to come under Dutch media law from July

The RTL channels in the Netherlands will come under Dutch regulatory authority from July, following DPG Media's takeover of RTL Netherlands. Since RTL's launch in the country, the channels have fallen under the authority of the Luxembourg regulator, where RTL Group is based. DPG confirmed the change to Marketing Report. RTL's news and entertainment websites and apps will also have Dutch legal status.

Eutelsat posts 1% organic increase in underlying revenues for March quarter
GLOBAL 08:57

Eutelsat posts 1% organic increase in underlying revenues for March quarter

The Eutelsat group, which combines Eutelsat and OneWeb, said that its operating verticals generated EUR 284 million in revenues in the three months to March (fiscal Q3), representing a year‑on‑year increase of 0.9 percent organically (-0.1% in fiscal Q2). As in the previous three‑month period, growth was entirely driven by the Connectivity arm, while the Video business continued to post lower sales, down 13.3 percent to EUR 128 million. This contraction was partly attributed to the termination of capacity c

Proximus agrees Dazn distribution deal to show top Belgian football
BELGIUM 08:33

Proximus agrees Dazn distribution deal to show top Belgian football

Proximus has agreed a deal with Dazn to carry the latter's coverage of the Jupiler Pro League, Belgium's top football league. The Dazn channels will be available for customers of Proximus and its brand Scarlet from the next football season, after Dazn struggled to attract a significant base in its first year with the rights and a direct-to-consumer distribution approach. The news follows a deal with Telenet last week, meaning Dazn now has distribution with the two largest pay-TV providers in the country.

RTL books first streaming profit in Q1
EUROPE 07:10

RTL books first streaming profit in Q1

RTL Group said its streaming business turned its first profit in the first quarter. This was supported by a 27 percent annual increase in streaming revenue to EUR 141 million, driven by more paid subscribers, increased subscription prices and growing advertising revenue. The higher streaming income helped offset a 6.5 percent fall in advertising revenue at its linear TV business to EUR 474 million. Adjusted for divestments, RTL said organic revenues were up 2.5 percent in the period.

Globalstar to launch LEO replenishment satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9
UNITED STATES 07:08

Globalstar to launch LEO replenishment satellites on SpaceX Falcon 9

Globalstar has announced plans to launch a new batch of satellites to support its low Earth orbit (LEO) constellation, as part of ongoing investment in its satellite communications infrastructure. The company said its HIBLEO-4 replenishment satellites are scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 rocket operated by SpaceX from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on 17 May, within a 14-minute launch window opening at 08:50 ET.

BRAZIL 06:20

Korea signs trilateral broadcast standards agreement with US and Brazil

South Korea's  Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has signed an MoU with the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) in the United States and Brazil's SBTVD Forum to strengthen cooperation on next-generation terrestrial broadcasting standards. Under the agreement, the three organisations will establish a framework for cooperation on standards aimed at improving global interoperability for next-generation broadcasting services and products. 

PHILIPPINES 02:54

PLDT, Smart deploy Air Laser links with Google Taara

Philippines operator PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have announced they are testing a mix of non-traditional technologies to extend connectivity to geographically isolated and underserved communities, including approaches that reduce reliance on conventional telco infrastructure. One of these uses light instead of fibre. In partnership with Google Taara, PLDT and Smart are deploying 'Air Laser' links designed to transmit data across islands and mountainous terrain.

GLOBAL 12 MEI

LEO satellite broadband could boost global GDP by USD 863 bln by 2035

An expansion of LEO satellite broadband services could boost global GDP by USD 32-863 billion by 2035, according to new research from Oxford Economics for Amazon. The report shows that LEO satellite broadband connectivity could support between 800,000 and 21 million jobs worldwide by 2035. It models three scenarios - incremental, intermediate and transformative - to reflect different LEO adoption levels.  

MIDDLE EAST 12 MEI

Space42 and Sindan partner to explore autonomous systems and satellite connectivity integration

Space42 has signed a MoU with Sindan, a specialist in advanced additive manufacturing, to explore integrating satellite connectivity solutions into autonomous systems. The partnership will explore synergies between Space42's satellite communications and aerospace systems, leveraging Sindan's advanced manufacturing and flight-testing infrastructure.

LITHUANIA 12 MEI

Telia Lithuania adds Disney+

Telia Lithuania announced an agreement to start offering access to Disney+ for subscribers of its Telia Play and 5G internet services. Disney+ will be available for subscribers of the Telia Play service from mid-summer, including content from Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, National Geographic, Hulu, FX and ESPN.

MIDDLE EAST 12 MEI

TOD rebrands as TOD by BeIN ahead of World Cup

BeIN Media Group has rebranded its streaming platform to TOD by BeIN. The announcement comes as TOD by BeIN prepares to serve as the official streaming platform for the Fifa World Cup 2026 across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

IRAQ 12 MEI

Asiacell and 1001 partner on streaming video offer

Iraqi operator Asiacell announced a partnership with 1001, a streaming platform in Iraq, to integrate premium entertainment directly into Asiacell's service offerings through several key features. The new content is expected to improve significantly Asiacell's premium offering, turning the mobile subscription into a full-scale sports and cinema pass. 

DENMARK 12 MEI

Telmore adds TV 2 Denmark and Viaplay sport & live streaming options to Play service

TDC Brands mobile company Telmore said it is adding sports and live streaming to its Telmore Play streaming service, which offers video, audiobooks and music. Telmore Play subscriptions start at DKK 299 per month and the new packages can be bolted on from DKK 80 monthly. Options include the two packages 'Favorit' and 'Favorit + Sport' from TV 2 Play, and the three Viaplay bundles 'Danish Football, Film & Series', 'Champions League, Film & Series' and 'Premium'.

SWEDEN 12 MEI

Allente offers public screening licences for World Cup

Allente said it has the exclusive rights offer licences for public screenings of the Fifa World Cup men's football competition for Sweden on behalf of Schibsted's TV4 and public broadcaster SVT. Venues such as bars, restaurants and other businesses are invited to apply to Allente for a licences to show the matches legally in their premises. The championship runs from 11 June to 19 July.

GLOBAL 12 MEI

SES returns to organic revenue growth in Q1 despite contraction at Media business

Satellite operator SES has confirmed the full‑year financial guidance published in early March, after the first quarter marked a "solid start" to the year with a return to organic revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth. On a reported basis, revenues rose 81 percent at constant currency to EUR 847 million, reflecting the consolidation of Intelsat from mid‑July 2025. Organically, the operator posted a 3 percent revenue increase (-1% in Q4) and a 5 percent rise in adjusted EBITDA (-16.1% in Q4), citing the positiv

UNITED KINGDOM 12 MEI

UK govt considers expanding BBC licence fee to streaming platforms - report

The UK government is understood to favour expanding the TV licensing system to include streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime, instead of adopting BBC funding model that is supported by ads or subscriptions, reports The Times newspaper citing unnamed industry sources. Ministers are believed to be worried about leaving the BBC unable to "unite the nation" if subscriptions and paywalls are introduced; as well as the impact on commercial rivals such as Channel 4 and ITV if the BBC was allowed to

SOUTH AFRICA 12 MEI

MultiChoice renews broadcasting rights for South African rugby

Canal Plus, the new parent company of MultiChoice Group, has renewed its multi-year domestic broadcast rights agreement with the South African Rugby Union (SARU). This landmark deal ensures that elite South African rugby, including Springbok matches, will remain exclusive to SuperSport on the DStv platform.

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