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Report: Data boom, video decline reshaping satellite revenues

Novaspace’s 32nd edition of the Satellite Connectivity and Video Market report reveals a significant shift in satellite service economics. Data applications are set to overtake video services by 2033, with their share of total service revenues rising from 21 per cent in 2024 to 55 per cent by 2034. This transformation marks a fundamental rebalancing of the […]

October 17, 2025

Analysis : NFL expands ad reach in sports

iSpot, the cross-platform TV ad measurement company, has released additional findings from its analysis of national linear TV advertising in the US during Q3 2025, particularly surrounding top programmes and networks for reach, and their continued consolidation around live sports and news. While the NFL and college football are fixtures as some of TV’s top […]

October 17, 2025

CNN launching new subscription tier

Warner Bros Discovery’s news company, CNN, has announced that its new ‘All Access’ subscription tier will launch on October 28th in the US, providing audiences with one centralised destination for CNN’s journalism, including live and on-demand video programming to stream.   Available for $6.99 (€5.99) per month or $69.99 annually, the new tier will deliver […]

October 17, 2025

SiriusXM Class Action can proceed

An application by lawyers for pay-radio operator SiriusXM for a court to dismiss a Class Action which concerns allegations that the satellite broadcaster deliberately hid a 21.4 per cent ‘US Music Royalty Fee’ from subscribers, and where the accusation is of alleged deceptive pricing, has failed, and the Action can proceed. A federal judge (District […]

October 17, 2025By Chris Forrester

NEP: New funding, successful debt refinancing

NEP Group, the media services and technology partner for content producers worldwide, has announced a new $700 million (€600m) equity investment in the company led by 26North Partners LP (26North), together with a group of co-investors. Carlyle, NEP’s existing sponsor, is participating alongside 26North in the investment and will remain its largest shareholder, reaffirming Carlyle’s […]

October 17, 2025

Data: Strong interest in T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service

Using Speedtest data, Ookla has taken a look at the early usage of T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service across T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and FirstNet users in the US. Speedtest data highlights the early usage of T-Mobile’s T-Satellite service, which works on most new iOS and Android smartphones released in the past 2-4 years. The service is available […]

October 17, 2025By Chris Forrester

ABS relocates to Dubai

Satellite operator ABS has relocated its head office (‘Redomiciliation’) to Dubai. It also has offices in the Philippines and Indonesia as well as Brazil and Virginia, US. The move has been completed with the help of Dubai’s Development Authority (DDA). ABS says the move aligns with its strategy under private ownership and a new management […]

October 17, 2025By Chris Forrester

SMC appointed DAZN MENA exclusive first reseller

Sports entertainment platform DAZN has appointed SMC as its exclusive first reseller in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Under this new partnership, SMC will lead DAZN’s commercial sales efforts across the region, representing the group’s growing portfolio of premium sports rights. DAZN MENA, the regional division of the global streaming platform, continues […]

October 17, 2025

Optimise QoE with VeEx’s MTX90 multi-gigabit handheld test set

VeEX Inc, a global leader in innovative test and measurement solutions for next-generation networks, has introduced the MTX90, a revolutionary multi-gigabit handheld test set for Installation and Commissioning. Delivering multi-gigabit speeds over wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) interfaces, the MTX90 simplifies field operations and optimises QoE measurements for both residential and business services. As service providers […]

October 17, 2025

Virgin Media O2 upgrading customers to WiFi Hub 5

Virgin Media is starting to upgrade customers with Hub 3 and Hub 4 WiFi routers to its newer, more advanced Hub 5 at no extra cost. The upgrade aims to boost customers’ broadband performance around the home, making it smoother and more reliable, with the roll out benefitting thousands of customers before the end of […]

October 17, 2025