Alpac Capital eyes United Group media assets - report
EASTERN EUROPE 14:17

Alpac Capital eyes United Group media assets - report

Portuguese investment group Alpac Capital, which owns news channel Euronews, is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire several media outlets from United Group, according to Serbian weekly Vreme. These outlets include TV channels N1 and Nova in Serbia, as well as several daily and weekly publications in the Southeast Europe region. Unnamed sources told Vreme that this deal could be finalised within the next month.

Jetstar Airways deploys Viasat in-flight connectivity platform
AUSTRALIA 14:04

Jetstar Airways deploys Viasat in-flight connectivity platform

Viasat has been selected by Australian low-cost airline Jetstar Airways to provide in-flight connectivity for long-range international routes. The contract will see Jetstar roll out the Viasat Amara in-flight connectivity (IFC) platform across its fleet of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. 

Telefonica Germany to launch new O2 TV packages in May
GERMANY 13:57

Telefonica Germany to launch new O2 TV packages in May

Telefonica Germany has announced the launch of the new 'O2 TV' offering from 06 May, bundling live TV and streaming into a single package at a discounted price. The new O2 TV portfolio will include three packages for customers to choose from - O2 TV Classic for EUR 4.99 per month, with three months of Netflix Standard and 100 hours of online recording storage; O2 TV Smart for EUR 8.99 per month, with three months of Netflix Standard and Disney+ Standard and 150 hours of online recording storage; or O2 TV Pr

Swedish paid streaming subscriptions reach record in Q1 but churn is high
SWEDEN 13:47

Swedish paid streaming subscriptions reach record in Q1 but churn is high

The number of paid streaming subscriptions in Sweden reached a record high of 11 million in the first quarter of 2026, up by 2 million from Q1 2025, according to consultancy Mediavision. Churn is high, though, with over 4 million subscriptions canceled over the past year. New households are subscribing for video streaming and existing households are accumulating more subscriptions, said Fredrik Liljeqvist, principal analyst at Mediavision.

WBD extends coverage of Giro d'Italia cycling races in US, Europe
EUROPE 13:45

WBD extends coverage of Giro d'Italia cycling races in US, Europe

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has signed a long-term extension agreement for the exclusive rights to show the Giro d'Italia and Giro d'Italia Women races to viewers in Europe and the US. The deal also includes top men's and women's Italian road cycling races. The races will be broadcast on HBO Max in the US and Europe, Eurosport in 50 markets across Europe, and on TNT Sports in the UK/Ireland. The long-term deal extends WBD coverage of the Giro d'Italia to more than 30 years.

Denmark's GomSpace forms UASAT sovereign satellite venture with Ukraine's Stetman
UKRAINE 13:34

Denmark's GomSpace forms UASAT sovereign satellite venture with Ukraine's Stetman

Danish company GomSpace said it has signed an agreement with Ukrainian partner Stetman to establish a joint venture called UASAT to develop capacity for sovereign satellite communication capabilities for dual use. The first satellite is due for launch in autumn 2026 to provide operational feedback for the next steps in the UASAT roadmap. Further information about the initiative will be disclosed as appropriate and in accordance with current operational security considerations.

Sky Italia to air Italian Open tennis tournament on FTA
ITALY 13:16

Sky Italia to air Italian Open tennis tournament on FTA

Sky Italia has announced that it will be broadcasting one match per day of the forthcoming Italian Open tennis tournament live from Rome on its free-to-air channel TV8. After acquiring the FTA rights from RAI, the broadcaster said a daily game will be available on TV8, alongside all matches on its pay-TV service and Now streaming platform, starting 06 May and ending on 17 May.

Eutelsat, Co-op Cable expand Caribbean DTH offering
CARIBBEAN 11:38

Eutelsat, Co-op Cable expand Caribbean DTH offering

Eutelsat has partnered with Co-op Cable to expand direct-to-home (DTH) television and connectivity services across the Caribbean, using its Eutelsat 65 West A (E65WA) satellite. The deal will allow Co-op Cable to offer bundled satellite TV and broadband services, combining video distribution with GEO-based connectivity, to meet growing demand for entertainment and internet access, above all in areas with limited terrestrial infrastructure.

Swedish PTS representatives take seats on IRIS2 steering group
SWEDEN 10:51

Swedish PTS representatives take seats on IRIS2 steering group

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said representatives of its Spectrum Processing Unit Jonas Medbo and Farshad Moradi sit on the steering group that manages frequency rights needed for IRIS2, the EU's scheme to cut dependence on satellite organisations outside Europe.

Traficom reports more GNSS interference in spring 2026 near Finnish border with Russia
FINLAND 09:55

Traficom reports more GNSS interference in spring 2026 near Finnish border with Russia

Finnish transport and communications regulator Traficom has reported a rise in interference affecting satellite navigation (GNSS) and mobile networks during 2026. This particularly affects aviation in southern and central Finland. Disruptions to mobile communications have a localised impact in south-eastern Finland in areas very close to the eastern border with Russia. However, the effects on mobile networks are limited as they have their own, secure time synchronisation arrangements.

SK Broadband reports growth in B tv+ usage amid bundled IPTV strategy
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:24

SK Broadband reports growth in B tv+ usage amid bundled IPTV strategy

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) said its subscription-based video-on-demand service B tv+ has surpassed 100 million hours of cumulative viewing since its launch, indicating increased usage among IPTV customers. The service, introduced in July 2024, offers access to approximately 200,000 titles including films, television series and entertainment content without additional per-title charges. According to the company, users of B tv+ consume 2.6 times more content than non-subscribers on its B tv platform.

Singapore and Korea's SBS agree partnership on global content and AI-driven media
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:18

Singapore and Korea's SBS agree partnership on global content and AI-driven media

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and South Korean broadcaster SBS have signed an MoU to co-produce media content for global audiences and collaborate on new technologies, including AI. The partnership will cover collaboration across the media value chain, including development, production, post-production and international distribution. The organisations plan to jointly develop a range of content formats, including long-form dramas, variety programmes, micro-dramas and no

INDIA 05:16

Innospace and Grahaa Space agree multi-launch cooperation framework

South Korea's Innospace has signed an MoU with Indian space technology company Grahaa Space to collaborate on multi-launch services for small satellites. The agreement was announced following a signing ceremony held during the Korea-India Space Day event in Bengaluru, organised by the Korea AeroSpace Administration and the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center.

GLOBAL 05:12

Naver Webtoon reports increase in paid revenue following anti-piracy measures

South Korea's Naver Webtoon said enhancements to its anti-piracy system have led to an increase in paid content revenue, according to a report covering the first quarter of 2026. The company stated that its "ToonRadar" system, which is designed to prevent the early distribution of pirated webtoon content, has contributed to a 23 percent average rise in paid transactions across analysed titles. The findings were published in its "ToonRadar Report: Q1 2026".

CZECH REPUBLIC 21 APR

CRA to lease hotel and restaurant in Praded tower

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) announced a call for bids for a long-term lease of a hotel, restaurant and lookout in its Praded tower. The Praded tower is based on the highest peak in the Moravia region.

BELGIUM 21 APR

Dazn to continue Belgian football coverage in 2026-27 season

Dazn will continue producing and broadcasting coverage of Belgium's top football league through the 2026-27 season. The company's lawyers disclosed the information at a court hearing in Brussels, reported by Belga news agency. This extends an earlier agreement reached in mediation with the Pro League to continue the current season, after Dazn previously tried to pull out of the Belgian rights contract. 

CANADA 21 APR

Bell unveils new Bell GPCanada brand identity

Bell has launched a new brand identity called Bell GPCanada, the official promoter of the F1 Grand Prix du Canada. This new brand identity strengthens the role of Bell as owner, promoter and official broadcaster of the Canadian F1 Grand Prix event. Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada, said the new unified identity boosts Bell's presence across the Grand Prix, and reflects the group's long-term commitment to the event.

UNITED KINGDOM 21 APR

Netgem fixes UK price of Pleio TV streaming device at GBP 99

Netgem has announced a new permanent price of GBP 99 for the Pleio TV streaming device in the UK. Managing Director Sylvian Thevenot said it had made the decision to absorb the costs of rising RAM prices, instead of passing them onto customers, to help drive user base growth. He said Netgem was focused on long-term market presence and keeping the product price at an accessible point to encourage customer take-up. Netgem has also confirmed the availability of the Pleio device on eBay in the UK.

POLAND 21 APR

Vectra extends cooperation with Gymnastics Union

Polish operator Vectra is offering the TV channel Eleven Sports 1 in an open window until 03 May. In addition, the operator said it extended its cooperation agreement with Poland's Gymnastics Union, under a new contract valid until 31 January 2028. The cooperation first started in 2022.

SWEDEN 21 APR

Bredband2 offers TV and streaming services from new parent company Telia

Swedish operator Bredband2 said it is beginning to offer customers the ability to watch television and video streaming services from new parent company Telia at a favourable price. Bredband2 commercial manager Joel Bang Berg said its customers had been asking for this service for a long time and it had investigated different options on the market. Subscribers should place their order directly with Telia.

GLOBAL 21 APR

Telenor Maritime and Quvia expand cooperation from cruises to ferries

Telenor Maritime said it is expanding its partnership with Quality of Experience (QoE) platform provider Quvia to optimise connectivity using Artificial Intelligence, after a Proof of Concept (PoC) delivered measurable improvements in network performance and service to passengers. Kidsan Barnes, SVP for cruise & ferry at Quvia, said that ferry operations are the next frontier after their support for connectivity at scale in cruise environments. When serving ferries, fast-moving and high-density conditions l

UNITED KINGDOM 21 APR

Sky Sports makes ICC Women's T20 World Cup games available for free

Sky Sports has announced plans to make the opening and closing games of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup available free-to-view in the UK on Freeview through Sky Mix. Sky Mix will also show the group stage game between Scotland and Ireland, so that the opening matches for all of the UK home nations will be available to watch free-to-air.

GLOBAL 21 APR

Dazn extends broadcast agreement with Faster Football

Dazn has extended a global distribution agreement with Faster Football for a second year. Dazn will stream the Singapore tournament free-to-air and live in more than 200 markets worldwide. The Faster Football (Soccer7Series) tournament will take place at Our Tampines Hub Stadium in Singapore from 24-26 July 2026. Dazn's 30-hour live broadcast will cover 95 games from the Men's, Women's and Masters competitions over three days. 

SPAIN 21 APR

Spain court deals record EUR 43 mln blow to major illegal IPTV network

Spain's La Liga said it has secured another major legal victory against audiovisual piracy after the country's highest criminal court, the Audiencia Nacional, convicted operators of one of the world's largest illegal IPTV networks, imposing damages and fines exceeding EUR 43 million. The network, led by the well-known 'Dash, the Iranian', served more than 2 million users across three continents and generated up to EUR 17 million in revenue by distributing thousands of unauthorised television channels focuse

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