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Canal+ to distribute HBO Max in Austria, Belgium

Canal+ and Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) have signed a new multi-year and multi-territory agreement. This expanded agreement covers both the distribution of HBO Max and the renewal of several WBD thematic channels across numerous regions in Africa and Europe. It builds on the agreements concluded in France in 2024 including the renewal of the exclusive […]

January 2, 2026

Pearl TV launching NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Programme

As the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) considers next steps on the transition to ATSC 3.0 television broadcasting in the US, Pearl TV has announced the NEXTGEN TV Converter Box Programme, an industry-led effort focused on ensuring that over-the-air TV households have an affordable and user-friendly way to access NEXTGEN TV services while continuing to rely […]

January 2, 2026

Eutelsat, Airtel Gabon bring rail connectivity to Gabon

Eutelsat has announced that its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services are being deployed to connect passenger trains in Gabon, delivered in partnership with Airtel Gabon. The deployment builds on successful testing and is being implemented as part of a national initiative led by the Gabonese Ministry of Digital Economy, Digitalisation and Innovation and […]

January 2, 2026

Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision on Prime Video this February

A new documentary on His Majesty King Charles III’s Harmony philosophy will debut on February 6th exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. The film, titled Finding Harmony: A King’s Vision, is about hope when we need it most. All over the world, nature is in decline, and the effects are […]

January 2, 2026

DAZN ordered to honour Belgian football deal

Sport streaming platform DAZN has been ordered to continue broadcasting Jupiler Pro League matches and to honour all contractual payments to the Pro League until the end of the 2025/26 season. This decision came from Belgian arbitration body Cepani following a dispute which arose in late November, which saw DAZN declare it was terminating its […]

December 31, 2025By Colin Mann

ITV invests in Joe Wicks’ The Body Coach app

ITV has announced an investment in health and fitness app The Body Coach, created by fitness coach and TV presenters Joe Wicks. As part of ITV Adventures Invest, its Media for Equity investment fund, ITV has agreed to invest up to £3 million (€3.4m) in return for advertising inventory across ITV’s channels and ITVX, building […]

December 31, 2025By Nik Roseveare

Premier Sports kicks off 2026 with Welsh rugby derbies

Premier Sports will welcome in 2026 with back-to-back live coverage of two all-Welsh BKT United Rugby Championship derbies on January 1st 2026 as the Welsh festive rugby series reaches a dramatic climax. To celebrate the start of the new year, Premier Sports will show Dragons RFC v Scarlets from Rodney Parade, followed by Ospreys v Cardiff […]

December 31, 2025

Data: Average UK network traffic up 21% in 2025

Data from Zen Internet shows that sustained growth in baseline traffic is now defining the trend, establishing a higher day-to-day norm, alongside short-term spikes. Across 2025, traffic on Zen’s network drove a 21 per cent increase in baseline demand. While Zen’s customer base continued to grow, overall usage increased at a significantly faster rate, highlighting the […]

December 30, 2025

DAZN acquires Kings League rights

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has acquired broadcast rights for Kings League competitions in 2026, adding to the platform’s portfolio of football formats. Kings League is a creator-led league founded by retired, Spanish football legend Gerard Piqué that blends football, streamer culture and digital-first fan experiences. DAZN will broadcast the Kings World Cup Nations 2026 […]

December 30, 2025

Gogo launches air-to-ground 5G

Inflight Connectivity provider Gogo has successfully completed flight testing and validation of its 5G air-to-ground (ATG) connectivity network for North American customers. The test team completed more than 30 hours of flying across almost 20 routes to confirm that the full capabilities of the first ever 5G tower network are ready to deliver high-speed, low-latency […]

December 30, 2025By Colin Mann