The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the trade body representing India’s telcos, is reported to written to DoT Secretary Neeraj Mittal, arguing that Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) recommendation that satellite spectrum be charged at 4 per cent of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) fails to ensure a level-playing field between satellite operators and […]
Eutelsat has reportedly held talks with investors to raise €1.5 billion to expand its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations as it seeks better to compete with Elon Musk’s satellite-broadband service Starlink. The satellite operator is said to be in discussions to acquire funding from the French government, investor Fonds Strategique de Participations, shipping company […]
Adform, the media buying platform, has announced a partnership with Channel 4 to enhance programmatic access to Channel 4’s Broadcaster Video On Demand (BVoD) inventory. This empowers advertisers to deliver high-quality, data-driven video campaigns with greater transparency and control. As advertisers increasingly require accountable reporting and flexibility to optimise omnichannel performance, Channel 4 says it […]
ABS Broadcast has launched High Street TV onto Virgin Media and Freeview platforms, making the channel now available in over 28 million homes across the UK. This expansion brings even more visibility to the multi-channel retail brand, giving new viewers access to its range of lifestyle products and TV shopping experiences. As part of this milestone, ABS Broadcast […]
Space Norway, the European satellite operator, has signed an agreement with Starlink by SpaceX to provide Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services starting with immediate effect. This contract further extends the company’s strategy of offering multi-orbit infrastructure combining geostationary (GEO), Highly Elliptical Orbit (HEO) and LEO satellites. The Starlink satellite constellation will enable Space […]
Spotify is expected to launch audiobooks as part of its premium subscription in Sweden this fall. Currently, just over 1.2 million households in Sweden have an audiobook subscription. Mediavision’s Q1 2025 figures show that over 500,000 of these households also pay for Spotify, which corresponds to more than 40 per cent of all audiobook households. […]
LG Ad Solutions, a specialist in Connected TV (CTV) and cross-screen advertising, has announced a strategic partnership with Experian, a data and technology company, to bring audience targeting capabilities to advertisers worldwide. Through the integration of Experian’s ConsumerView data, a database offering detailed demographic, behavioural and lifestyle insights, brands will access enriched audience targeting and insights […]
beIN Media Group has extended its longstanding content agreement with Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), securing exclusive multi-year rights to a portfolio of TV series and movies which will come to beIN’s audiences across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), and Turkey, following their theatrical window. As part of the renewed deal, beIN will continue […]
Netflix’s Tudum event – an annual celebration of fandom and pop culture that reveals news content and release dates – took over the Kia Forum in Los Angeles on May 31st with a stacked lineup of talent, reveals and musical performances. Hosted by Sofia Carson, the event brought thousands of fans together at the venue, […]
O3b mPOWER, SES’s second-generation medium earth orbit (MEO) system, has been awarded the Platinum badge by the Space Sustainability Rating (SSR) Association. This is the highest possible SSR rating tier, and has been awarded to the O3b mPOWER constellation of 13 high-throughput and low-latency satellites, eight of which are already in orbit. The O3b mPOWER […]