Advanced Television

Twitter eyes US PGA streaming rights

Twitter is in talks to stream the US PGA Championship after Sky lost its exclusive broadcast for the golf tournament, according to a report in the FT. It comes as the social media service looks to grow its user base through live sports. Recently Twitter has partnered with the All England Lawn Tennis Club to […]

July 17, 2017

Inmarsat: “Eutelsat/ViaSat complaints without merit”

A complaint has been lodged at the European Court of Justice by Eutelsat, ViaSat of California and Panasonic Aviation alleging that Inmarsat is violating is abusing its licence by passing off a terrestrial network as a satellite system.  The Inmarsat system itself will provide connectivity for passengers on aircraft and as part of Inmarsat’s European […]

July 17, 2017

Age verification rule for adult websites

UK Internet users will have to prove they are 18 before being allowed to access adult websites from next year, following a new government ruling. Websites will be legally required to install age verification controls come April 2018 as part of a move to make the Internet safer for children. Users may be asked to […]

July 17, 2017

AsiaSat refinances $220m

AsiaSat of Hong Kong has refinanced $220 million (€192m) of long-term loans and revolving credit. The new facility replaces a $240 million borrowing already in place. The borrowing has a 5-year term, which is the same as the previous borrowing negotiated in June 2015. The new terms were negotiated with Cathay United Bank Co., Ltd., […]

July 17, 2017By Chris Forrester

Bangladesh confirms sovereign satellite business

Bangladesh is to form a public company to own and operate its upcoming debut satellite, Bangabandhu Satellite-1. Bangladesh’s cabinet secretary, Mohammad Shafiul Alam, briefing journalists, said Bangladesh will join the Satellite Club as the process for launching the satellite is nearing completion. “The satellite will be launched into the orbit very soon, and to operate […]

July 17, 2017By Chris Forrester

Chelsea, Ericsson connected venue partnership

Communications technology and services specialist Ericsson is to become connectivity partner for Stamford Bridge – Chelsea Football Club’s home stadium in Fulham, London. The agreement is for an initial two years which after which it will be reviewed. Around that time, Chelsea are set to move to another temporary stadium venue while Stamford Bridge is […]

July 17, 2017By Colin Mann

Emirates Cup exclusively live on Quest

Quest is to show live and exclusive coverage of the Emirates Cup 2017 on July 29th – 30th as Arsenal play host for the summer pre-season tournament. Quest will bring football fans all the action live and for free from the four-way clash at the Emirates Stadium – that welcomes Benfica, the current Portuguese champions, […]

July 17, 2017By Nik Roseveare

BBC, CBS newsgathering partnership

BBC News and CBS News have announced a new editorial and newsgathering relationship that will significantly enhance the global reporting capabilities of both organisations. The new deal allows both organisations to share video, editorial content, and additional newsgathering resources in New York, London, Washington and around the world. The relationship between BBC News and CBS […]

July 17, 2017

Netherlands: Joyne selects Eutelsat

Joyne, a new multi-channel TV venture for Dutch viewers and the country’s recreational market, has selected the Eutelsat 9B satellite as its platform to reach viewers in the Netherlands and across Europe. Joyne has signed a multi-year, multi-transponder contract with Eutelsat Communications and is preparing to officially launch on July 24th, using Eutelsat’s Paris-Rambouillet teleport […]

July 17, 2017

BuzzMyVideos launches Thumbnail Editor

BuzzMyVideos, the next-generation and creator-first digital media company, has announced the launch of a Thumbnail Editor, their new audience development tool, which is designed to increase content discoverability and reach in today’s crowded content space of social video platforms. With the launch of Thumbnail Editor, BuzzMyVideos says it has has expanded its content optimisation and […]

July 17, 2017