South Africa Minister of Communications Solly Malatsi has confirmed that the Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies has secured cabinet’s support for an extension of the deadline for the analogue switch-off from December 31st 2024 to March 31st 2025, suggesting that the extension will ensure that as many indigent households as possible will enjoy their […]
A record 20.7 million UK homes can now access full-fibre broadband, according to regulator Ofcom’s annual report on the nation’s broadband and mobile networks. Ofcom’s Connected Nations report finds that 69 per cent (20.7 million) of UK homes now have access to full-fibre broadband, up from 57 per cent (17.1 million) in September 2023. Northern […]
The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has confirmed that a long-running lawsuit brought by IBCAP member DISH Network against Jadoo TV and its US-based CEO, Sajid Sohail, has resulted in a final judgment of $24,969,911 (€23.7m) and a permanent injunction against Jadoo TV, and Sohail individually. Jadoo TV also agreed to permanently cease all […]
Everyone TV – the organisation leading the evolution of free TV in the UK – has struck deals with AMC Networks International UK (AMCNI UK), PBS America, GB News and QVC who will all bring their content offerings to the Freely streaming platform. The new partnerships will strengthen Freely’s content offering over Wi-Fi, bringing the […]
UK IP protection body FACT, in collaboration with police services, is intensifying efforts to disrupt and dismantle piracy operations across the country by targeting suppliers who are selling unauthorised access to premium content, including film, television and live sports. In a two-week enforcement operation, FACT and police targeted 30 suppliers of illegal streaming services. These […]
Industry welfare monitoring body the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) is launching its industry consultation of ‘The CIISA Standards’, a set of expectations that set out the minimum standards of behaviour expected across the UK’s creative industries to enable safe and inclusive working environments. This includes preventing and tackling of all forms of bullying […]
UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has provided an update on the funding of the BBC, setting out how the government will review alternate funding options to secure the broadcaster’s long-term sustainability, while providing it with funding certainty for the remainder of the current Charter period. In a written statement to Parliament, Nandy set out how […]
Law enforcement authorities across Europe, supported by Europol and Eurojust, have taken down one of the largest illegal streaming networks operating within and outside the EU. The investigation targeted 102 suspects, 11 of whom were arrested, for distributing material from streaming services online illegally, including movies and series. They also pirated more than 2,500 television […]
BT Group has announced that Marc Allera has decided to step down as CEO of its Consumer division, with Claire Gillies to become CEO-Designate and a member of its Executive Committee on December 10th 2024, kicking-off an orderly transition process with Allera. After nine years with BT Group, Allera will be stepping down as CEO […]
Creative technology firms and artists in Merseyside and the West Midlands are in line for a major financial boost, as a £13.5 million (€16.2m) investment in training, research and development funding is announced by the Culture Secretary to boost economic growth and job opportunities. Liverpool City Region’s MusicFutures cluster will benefit from £6.75 million to […]