The cash-rich technology giants of Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix and Google (FAANG) could put “tremendous pressure” on traditional TV, pay-TV and cable operators in the race for exclusive content, says a note to investors from investment bank Exane/BNP-Paribas. The news that Facebook has hired away Eurosport CEO Peter Hutton, and that he will join Facebook […]
Following the publication of the Study Mission Report on Targeted Advertising (TA) in September, the DVB Steering Board has approved the creation of a dedicated TA group to implement the report’s recommendations. The CM-TA Group will be co-chaired by Vincent Grivet (TDF) and Angelo Pettazzi (Mediaset). It is anticipated that the group will agree a […]
Research by price comparison site finder.com indicates that TV fanatics in the UK spend £303.16 million (€346m) a month on TV streaming services including Netflix, Amazon Prime, NOW TV and Hayu. According to a survey of 2,000 UK adults,
Rupert Murdoch has said that social media network Facebook should pay fees to publishers if it is committed to supporting accurate news. Murdoch’s assertion comes as pressure mounts on Facebook to help deal with the spread of so called “fake news”. Recently Facebook said it would survey its users and prioritise news sources they deemed […]
Digital platform security specialist Irdeto has acquired gaming security expert Denuvo to provide anti-piracy and anti-cheat solutions for games on desktop, mobile, console and VR devices. Denuvo provides technology and services for game publishers and platforms, independent software vendors, e-publishers and video publishers across the globe. Current Denuvo customers include Electronic Arts, UbiSoft, Warner Bros […]
An academic study has found that more screen time coincides with less happiness in youths. Researchers found that teens who spent a lot of time in front of screen devices – playing computer games, using more social media, texting and video chatting – were less happy than those who invested time in non-screen activities such […]
In France, the Government has launched a public consultation as part of the process of devising a national strategy for 5G, with comms regulator Autorité de régulation des communications éléctroniques et des postes (Arcep) opening up a window for conducting 5G pilots. According to Arcep, two frequency bands appear to stand out in Europe. In […]
Vodafone has launched a low cost convergent package called Vodafone One Light for €45.05 a month. The package includes symmetrical optic fibre at speed of up to 50 Mbps, a mobile line with 200 minutes of calls, 3GB of data and Chat Pass. Subscribers will also be able to enjoy the Vodafone TV Total package […]
Swedish multi-play operator Com Hem has reported its Q4 revenue increased by 1.4 per cent to SEK 1.805 billion (€183.3m) for the Group, with Com Hem Segment increasing by 4.2 per cent to SEK 1.389 billion. Unique consumer subscribers rose by 12,000 to record high 983,000. Com Hem saw continued strong volume growth in broadband, […]
As outlined here last week, troubled London speciality satellite operator Avanti Communications has started its potential restructuring. Avanti is proposing a ‘Debt for (new) Equity’ swap, and would issue 2 billion new 1p shares to debt-holders. January 19th saw a Consent Solicitation issued by Avanti. This process will result in one of the following outcomes: […]