Sky is talking to Telefónica about a link with the telco’s UK MNO foreshadowing a complete quad-play proposition. The talks come as BT confirms exclusive negotiations to buy 02 rival EE, having previously targetted O2. According to an FT report, Sky and Telefónica have been talking since late last year, as Sky has assessed its […]
The EBU has signed an open letter alongside a broad coalition of digital stakeholders, urging the EU Council of Ministers to support strong and clear net neutrality rules in the Single Telecoms Market Proposal for a Regulation. Ahead of an informal dinner of EU Telecom Minister on the proposed Telecoms Single Market Regulation on January […]
The FCC’s fork in the road, or should that be Information Super-highway, on Net Neutrality is fast approaching and the stakes are getting high and tempers frayed. In typical Washington fashion, the sides are drawn up like gunslingers proclaiming the only good outcome is total victory for them – and, by definition, the demise of […]
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Paypal founder – and billionaire – Elon Musk might have some friendly help in his plan to build a 4,000 satellite constellation to girdle the Earth. Google is widely reported to be considering an investment in the scheme. The plan would see a broadband Internet service available to just about anyone on the planet. Musk’s […]
The BBC says BBC3 is “not for sale because”, in response to a rumoured bid to buy the channel. Reports emerged on Tuesday that leading independent producers Jon Thoday and Jimmy Mulville, heads of production companies Avalon and Hat Trick respectively, were planning to submit a proposal to buy the TV channel, saving it from […]
MPAA studios have filed civil actions against the operators of Shenzhen Xunlei Networking Technology (Xunlei), a large Chinese-language video website in China, alleging various acts of copyright infringement. The actions were filed on January 19th in the Nanshan District Court in Shenzhen, seeking damages, claims for orders to stop the infringing activity, a public apology, […]
The BBC has revealed plans for a new daytime show broadcast simultaneously on BBC Two, the BBC News Channel and online and focusing on breaking news, exclusive interviews and audience interaction. The show – to be hosted by award-winning journalist Victoria Derbyshire – will develop innovative and creative ways to engage with the audience on […]
Despite the economic uncertainties affecting Russia, last year was a good one for pay-TV in the country. According to a report from TMT Consulting the market grew by
Market research firm Gfk has reported a growing user base for VoD services in the Netherlands. Around half a million Dutch people took up VoD services in Q4, taking the total base to