Advanced Television

VUALTO partners with ATEME for Automated Encoder Integration

VUALTO, an expert in cloud-based OTT video delivery and orchestration, has partnered with ATEME, a specilaist in video delivery solutions for broadcast, cable, DTH, IPTV and OTT, for automated encoder integration within the VUALTO CONTROL HUB (VCH) video orchestration tool, which allows for multiple origins and encoders to be integrated seamlessly. The VCH is vendor […]

February 14, 2020

Avenue 5 renewed for a second season

Following the successful debut of the first season on Sky One and streaming service NOW TV, the Sky original comedy series Avenue 5 has been renewed for a second season. Created and executive produced by Armando Iannucci of “Veep,” Avenue 5 is set forty years in the future when travelling the solar system is no […]

February 14, 2020

Outlander season 5 premieres early on Starz

Starz has announced a romantic gesture for Outlander fans with the early release of the season five premiere on Valentine’s Day, available exclusively to Starz subscribers only on the Starz app and Starz On Demand. The announcement was made by Outlander stars Caitriona Balfe (Claire Fraser), Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser), Sophie Skelton (Brianna Randall) and […]

February 14, 2020

Sky commits to 80 original series in 2020

Sky has announced its largest ever slate of programming for 2020, alongside the commission of 10 new Sky original programmes in drama, comedy and entertainment, as it seeks to combat the rise in SVoD players such as Netflix and Disney+. The news was unveiled at Sky’s Up Next showcase event in London, where the pay-TV […]

February 13, 2020By Nik Roseveare

MWC cancelled

The GSMA, organiser of Mobile World Congress, has cancelled the event, suggesting the global concern regarding the coronavirus outbreak, travel concern and other circumstances, make it impossible for the GSMA to hold the event. In a statement, John Hoffman, CEO GSMA Limited, said the decision had been taken with due regard to the safe and […]

February 13, 2020

Dowden new UK Culture Secretary

Oliver Dowden MP has been named as the new Secretary of State at the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. He takes over from Nicky Morgan, who was appointed to the role in July 2019 by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, but stood down from as an MP at the December 2019 General Election, and […]

February 13, 2020By Colin Mann

CBA, FCC now working towards Feb 21

The FCC’s order on its $9.7 billion proposal will be determined on February 28th with a D-Day meeting of the full Commission. Prior to that the participants and stakeholders have until February 21st to make their comments.  There will be an enforced ‘quiet period’ between the 21st and 28th. Meanwhile, the three main participants will […]

February 13, 2020By Chris Forrester

Orange Spain subs and revenues down

Orange Spain had a difficult 2019. According to its latest figures, the company saw its revenues fall by 1.5 per cent to €5.2 billion and lost 120,000 convergent customers versus December 2018. In Q4 alone, Orange Spain’s revenues dropped 2.3 per cent to €1.3 billion. The company said that tough competition in the market and […]

February 13, 2020From David Del Valle in Madrid

Saunders to head Ofcom Emerging Technology

UK media regulator Ofcom has announced that Professor Simon Saunders will join Ofcom next month as Director of Emerging Technology. Saunders joins from Google, where he was Head of Connectivity Partnerships for Europe, Middle East and Africa. He has been with the technology company since 2015, working with mobile operators globally on improving wireless connectivity […]

February 13, 2020

Spain: Euskaltel to use Virgin brand

Euskaltel has signed a trademark licence agreement with Virgin Group to use the Virgin brand in Spain to drive its National Expansion strategy. Euskaltel said the signing of this agreement represents a major milestone. With improved wholesale access agreements already signed in December 2019, the telco says it now has all the key elements required […]

February 13, 2020