Global space sector closes 54 M&A deals in 2025 - report
GLOBAL 13:21

Global space sector closes 54 M&A deals in 2025 - report

New figures from Novaspace's Space Economy Report estimate that the industry closed 54 mergers and acquisitions in 2025, hinting at a wider trend of New Space consolidation, vertical integration and portfolio streamlining. Another sixteen pending M&A deals were counted in the report and the total market value hit USD 236 billion in 2025. It is forecast to rise almost 37 percent cumulatively by 2034 to about USD 323 billion. The wider space economy was valued at USD 626.4 billion in 2025, and will record ave

T-Mobile Poland adds channel TV Zero
POLAND 12:43

T-Mobile Poland adds channel TV Zero

T-Mobile Poland said that it has added the channel Zero TV to its pay TV lineup. The channel will be available for subscribers of the Magenta TV service from the operator from 01 February. It will be offered to subscribers of pay TV packages, starting from the package S, without any additional payment.

Digital inclusion support could help UK switch off DTT system in 2030s - study
UNITED KINGDOM 11:50

Digital inclusion support could help UK switch off DTT system in 2030s - study

The UK could fully transition to internet-delivered TVs in the 2030s if the governments sets a clear timetables and funds targeted support for those most at risk of digital exclusion, according to new research prepared for Sky. The 'Stream On: The Future of UK TV" report, prepared by Oliver & Ohlbaum Associates, shows that most UK viewers have already made the switch - with 94 percent of UK adults having home internet access and 92 percent using a VoD service.

Polsat Plus renews Eutelsat Hotbird slot
POLAND 11:32

Polsat Plus renews Eutelsat Hotbird slot

Eutelsat announced that Poland's Polsat Plus Group renewed their long standing partnership with a new multi-year, multi-transponder contract at Eutelsat's flagship Hotbird video neighbourhood at 13 degrees East. This renewal strengthens the broadcast collaboration started in 1992. It builds on previous multi transponder agreements that have supported expansion of the pay-TV platform Polsat Box and the broadcaster TV Polsat.

Ovzon issues and buys back 764,178 C shares in January for incentive schemes
GLOBAL 11:14

Ovzon issues and buys back 764,178 C shares in January for incentive schemes

Ovzon has announced that its total numbers of shares and votes have increased by 764,178 C shares and 76,418 votes. At the beginning of January, there had been 111.53 million shares and votes each in Ovzon and its share capital had amounted to SEK 11.15 million. The company issued 764,178 C shares this month, lifting the share capital by SEK 76,418, and immediately repurchased them for its 2024 and 2025 incentive schemes.

GCT clinches licence to supply satellite operator with 5G and 4G chipsets
GLOBAL 11:02

GCT clinches licence to supply satellite operator with 5G and 4G chipsets

GCT Semiconductor has agreed a licensing deal to supply its satellite-capable 5G and 4G RF chips to an unnamed client, described as one of the world's largest satcom providers. Under the agreement, GCT's 5G and 4G product can be integrated with the client's user equipment, unlocking high-bandwidth connectivity via both satellite and terrestrial networks. GCT said the deal provides scope for additional chip volumes, with the client committed to leveraging its latest 5G silicon for direct-to-satellite applica

Net Insight appoints acting CCO to permanent role
GLOBAL 10:56

Net Insight appoints acting CCO to permanent role

Net Insight has announced the appointment of Nadia Kolli to the role as chief commercial officer (CCO) with immediate effect, following her tenure as acting CCO since 12 January 2026. She joined Net Insight in 2018 and has held the position of VP for sales for EMEA media networks since January 2022. Before that, Kolli held several senior sales positions at companies such as Harmonic, Ericsson, and Tandberg Television.

UK media, entertainment market worth record GBP 34 bln in 2025 - BASE
UNITED KINGDOM 10:32

UK media, entertainment market worth record GBP 34 bln in 2025 - BASE

The UK media and entertainment industry was worth a record GBP 34 billion (USD 46.9 billion) in 2025, up 8 percent from 2024 (including streaming, transactional/pay-TV home entertainment, cinema, games and music), according to research from the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and Digital Entertainment Group International (DEGI). The UK screen industry was worth GBP 13.3 billion in 2025, up 5.4 percent from 2024, with streaming (SVoD) and premium advertising-based VoD (AVoD) compensating

Canal Plus plans to slash investments in Showmax
AFRICA 09:24

Canal Plus plans to slash investments in Showmax

Canal Plus CEO Maxime Saada says MultiChoice's Showmax streaming platform was not a commercial success and that the company will cut further investments into the service, MyBroadband reported. During the company's presentation on cost-cutting targets following its acquisition of MultiChoice, Saada said Canal+ will reduce investments in marketing, content and technology, which have been included in the synergies. He said that its strategy concerns growth so when making these decisions, Canal Plus will be ver

Eutelsat stops sale of ground stations after French govt opposition
FRANCE 09:06

Eutelsat stops sale of ground stations after French govt opposition

Eutelsat has put an end to the disposal of its passive ground infrastructure, after failing to secure approval for the transaction. France's economy and sovereignty minister Roland Lescure stated in a TV interview that he decided to oppose the sale because Eutelsat's ground stations represent a strategic asset. He noted that the antennas also serve the military, highlighting that Eutelsat is Starlink's ‌only European competitor.

Aferian secures further grace period on key debt instruments
GLOBAL 08:50

Aferian secures further grace period on key debt instruments

B2B streaming platform supplier Aferian announced a further extension to the deadline on its USD 16.5 million secured banking facilities, held with senior lenders Barclays, Bank of Ireland, and HSBC. The repayment date will now be pushed back beyond 30 January to 13 February so that Aferian can continue exploring a potential sale of parts of its business to a third party. The facilities were originally due on 29 September 2025, before the deadline was extended subsequently to 29 November, 12 December and th

Sky Perfect Jsat takes stake in SpeQtral to advance satellite quantum comms
JAPAN 05:44

Sky Perfect Jsat takes stake in SpeQtral to advance satellite quantum comms

Japan's Sky Perfect Jsat has entered into a strategic capital and business partnership with Singapore-based quantum communications company SpeQtral, with the aim of accelerating the commercial deployment of ultra-secure satellite communications based on quantum cryptography. Under the partnership, Sky Perfect Jsat and SpeQtral will work together to advance satellite-based quantum key distribution technologies, targeting early commercial services in the 2030s. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:22

Rocket Lab launches Korean Earth-imaging satellite

Rocket Lab successfully launched its 81st Electron rocket and second launch in eight days to deploy a satellite for an Earth-observation constellation by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea's leading university dedicated to science and technology. 'Bridging The Swarm' lifted off on 30 January from Rocket Lab's private orbital launch site, Launch Complex 1 in New Zealand, to deploy the NeonSat-1A satellite to a 540 km low Earth orbit.

NEW ZEALAND 05:17

Sky Sport continues as exclusive broadcast partner for NZ Open

New Zealand broadcaster Sky has confirmed a new three-year broadcast and production agreement with the New Zealand Open ensuring ensuring fans both at home and abroad can once again watch world-class golf from Millbrook Resort. Sky continues as the exclusive New Zealand broadcast, with NEP providing production expertise to deliver extensive coverage of the tournament from Queenstown.

CZECH REPUBLIC 29 JAN

TV Novas agrees distribution of AMC channels in Czechia

Czech operator TV Nova has concluded a multi-year distribution agreement with AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe (AMCNI CNE). The long-term distribution agreement covers AMCNI CNE's sport and film portfolio in the Czech Republic including Sport1, Sport2, AMC and Film. These channels will be available from February in several hundred thousand households.

BRAZIL 29 JAN

Brazil consults on changes to spectrum plan for digital TV

The National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has approved a public consultation to update Brazil's Frequency Band Allocation, Destination, and Distribution Plan (PDFF), paving the way for TV 3.0, the next generation of free-to-air television. A key proposal is to allocate the 250 MHz to 322 MHz (300 MHz band) for sound and image broadcasting, facilitating the evolution of Brazil's terrestrial digital TV.

SLOVAKIA 29 JAN

LepsiaTV to raise prices from February

Slovak online TV service LepsiaTV plans to raise its prices from 01 February, reports Zive. The package Mini, including 65 channels, will cost EUR 5.99 instead of EUR 5.59, and the bundle Classic, containing 133 channels, will increase from EUR 9.59 to EUR 9.99. The package Top, including 146 channels, will cost EUR 12.99 instead of EUR 12.59.

HUNGARY 29 JAN

Hungary's Tarr launches new IPTV service

Hungarian telecom services provider Tarr has launched a new internet-based TV service called OnlineTV, which does not require a subscription, monthly commitment, or even a set-top box, reported HWSW. Users can access the service anywhere within the EU with a suitable internet connection, using Android and iOS smartphones/tablets, Android/Google TV-based smart TVs (Samsung and LG), or Apple TV devices. OnlineTV offers three packages - Start with 34 channels for HUF 2,990 per month, Maxi with 73 channels for

UNITED KINGDOM 29 JAN

YouTube withdraws from UK TV viewing measurement service - report

YouTube has withdrawn from a TV viewership measurement service operated by TV ratings agency Barb and Kantar Media, reports the Financial Times. YouTube parent Google is understood to have sent a legal 'case and desist' letter to Kantar Media just months after the launch of the new measurement service in summer 2025. 

BELGIUM 29 JAN

Play Media gets EUR 45 mln capital injection from Telenet

Telenet has injected EUR 45 million in fresh capital into its broadcast business, Play Media. The capital injection underlines its commitment to the Play channels and their investment in future activities. 

UNITED KINGDOM 29 JAN

Clarus provides Starlink satellite connectivity to CalMac Ferries

Clarus Networks has won a 12-month contract from UK ferry operator CalMac Ferries to provide satellite connectivity, technical support and centralised fleet network management services. The contract was awarded through Public Contracts Scotland. Clarus will provide a pooled Starlink data service across the CalMac fleet, delivering low-latency, high-speed connectivity. CalMac operates 29 routes to over 50 destinations along the west coast of Scotland, with its fleet completing around 136,000 sailings a year.

UNITED STATES 29 JAN

Comcast to deliver ultra-low latency Super Bowl stream to Xfinity TV subscribers

Comcast's Xfinity TV service will implement a new ultra HD streaming optimisation for subscribers watching the Super Bowl and other major sports content via the Peacock streaming app and main service guide. Dubbed RealTime 4K, the low-lag, high-bitrate technology delivers online streams within seconds of live sporting action taking place, averaging around 30 seconds faster than other US 4K providers, Comcast claims. The technology works by eliminating steps in the compression process so that live 4K streams

EUROPE 29 JAN

Arianespace inks Ariane 6 launch contract for two more Galileo satellites

Arianespace has secured a new contract for the Ariane 6 launch vehicle to place two additional second‑generation Galileo satellites into orbit. Named Galileo L18, this mission will represent the fifth Ariane 6 launch dedicated to Europe's satellite navigation system. The agreement was signed by EUSPA (the European Union Agency for the Space Programme) on behalf of the European Commission.

SPAIN 29 JAN

Telefonica adds Squirrel channel to Movistar Plus+

Telefonica has announced the addition of a new movie and series channel owned by Spanish audiovisual services group Squirrel Media to its Movistar Plus+ pay-TV service. Squirrel is described as a family-friendly channel showing titles such as ' Rambo: Last Blood', 'Jude', 'The Outpost', 'The Last Great Heist', 'The Good Wife', 'Blind Vengeance' and 'Winchester'.

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