Advanced Television

Spain: Samsung TV Plus reaches 2.2m users

Samsung TV Plus has become one of the leading FAST platforms in Spain, offering 140 TV channels through a free app pre-installed on all Samsung connected TVs. In an interview with Hablemos de Tele, Ana Izquierdo, Head of Business Development for Samsung TV Spain, said that the service currently has 2.2 million active users in […]

May 30, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

IBCAP reports anti-piracy successes

Anti-piracy body the International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has released its 2025 Annual Report, touting the key advancements driven by IBCAP over the past year in addressing piracy worldwide. “Since our last member meeting in May 2024, IBCAP has expanded its reach by developing proprietary automation software to detect and remove VoD content from […]

May 30, 2025By Colin Mann

Spain: Mitele rebranding as Mediaset Infinity

Mediaset Spain has revealed it will complete the technological and brand transformation of Mitele with the launch of Mediaset Infinity in the coming weeks.  The new platform will offer open access to a wide range of Mediaset España content: live and on-demand broadcasts of its programming and series; exclusive content derived from its television formats; […]

May 30, 2025

ITV draws biggest Sunday audience of 2025

ITV has reported its biggest Sunday audience of 2025. The launch of crime drama series Code of Silence, coupled with the Britain’s Got Talent semi final, gave ITV its best Sunday night of 2025 on May 25th. The first episode of Code of Silence, starring Rose Ayling Ellis, consolidated with 6.1 million viewers. The series […]

May 30, 2025By Nik Roseveare

ICASA warns Starlink users

SpaceX’s Starlink broadband-by-satellite system is not authorised or licensed by South Africa. Recent discussions between SpaceX and South Africa’s licensing authorities could see this prohibition lifted. However, there are reportedly thousands of Starlink users in South Africa. The users have imported equipment from neighbouring states where Starlink is authorised and have accessed Starlink via its […]

May 30, 2025By Chris Forrester

Fox TV stations extend Nielsen measurement deal

Nielsen, the specialist in audience measurement, data and analytics, have announced a multi-year renewal agreement with Fox Television Stations for Local TV measurement across 18 of Fox’s owned and operated local markets in the US. The deal also includes Scarborough, providing insights that connect the dots between media consumption and local brands, retailers and consumer […]

May 30, 2025

Bank: “FCC fires shot across the bows at EchoStar”

Earlier in May the FCC launched a review into EchoStar’s compliance with certain 5G wireless coverage obligations (as part of their efforts to build the fourth national wireless network in the US) and raising questions about the buildout extensions granted in September 2024 and EchoStar’s utilisation of 2GHz mobile-satellite service (MSS) spectrum. EchoStar has filed […]

May 30, 2025

La Liga, SFBT launch LALIGA Club in China

La Liga has formalised an agreement with SFBT (Spanish Football Blockchain Technology) to roll out technological project LALIGA Club in China for the new season. LALIGA Club community is a Web3-based Fan Engagement Platform, integrating both online and offline infrastructures to create a community-driven fan experience. This platform enables fans to connect, interact and grow […]

May 30, 2025

London receives 5G upgrade from EE, Ontix

Mobile connectivity in Central London is set to improve as EE and Ontix install 80 small cells across the City of Westminster. The new miniature mobile masts are supporting both 4G and 5G traffic to enhance the reliability and high-speed connectivity of London’s best mobile network in one of its busiest areas. The collaborative project […]

May 30, 2025

Prime Video announces slate of new Canadian content

Prime Video has announced a slate of new Canadian original series and films during its inaugural Amazon Upfronts in Canada. The lineup features returning fan favourites, new series and documentaries spanning sports, crime, music and comedy. Programming includes the second season of the NHL docuseries FACEOFF: Inside the NHL, true-crime docuseries ROMCON: Who the F**k […]

May 30, 2025