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Ofcom updates on Media Act implementation

Ofcom is publishing two updates as part of its ongoing work to implement the Media Act. The Media Act imposes new standards requirements on streaming services (known as on-demand programme services, or ODPS) which people in the UK watch across a range of platforms and devices. Well-known ODPS services include Disney+, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer […]

November 27, 2025By Colin Mann

Report: UK full fibre connections overtake FTTC

The UK broadband market regained momentum in Q3 2025, adding 64k subscribers and returning to growth across a total base of 28.94 million lines according to data from Point Topic. Full fibre (FTTP) adoption surged ahead at its fastest rate since nationwide rollouts began, reaching 11.56 million connections and overtaking FTTC for the first time, […]

November 27, 2025

Chile starts Starlink D2D tests

South America’s Chile is the latest country to report that Starlink’s Direct-to-Device (D2D) is now available to its cellular users. “From forests to deserts, customers can now stay connected in the most remote areas with satellite-to-mobile technology,” said the local cellular telco, Entel (Empresa Nacional de Telecomunicaciones SA). “The best customers deserve to stay connected […]

November 27, 2025By Chris Forrester

Research: 12.8m Brits plan to buy smart tech this Black Friday

One in four Brits are planning to splash out on smart tech this Black Friday but nearly a third (31 per cent) find it hard to keep their connected tech connected, according to research from EE.  The research reveals 12.8 million shoppers plan to buy smart tech during Black Friday or Cyber Monday sales, with […]

November 27, 2025

DAZN launches ‘declining discount’ Black Friday offer

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, is launching a Black Friday promotion with a time-sensitive offer on its DAZN Standard Monthly Flex subscription, giving fans the opportunity to watch sports content including the heavily-anticipated Ben Whittaker vs Benjamin Gavazi fight on November 29th live from NEC Birmingham. On November 28th, sports fans across the UK can […]

November 27, 2025

Report: Public service media foster safe digital spaces for minors

The European Parliament has adopted its own-initiative report on the protection of minors online, addressing the need to safeguard the youngest and most vulnerable members of society from the mounting risks of the digital age. The EBU commends the European Parliament’s direction and commitment to protecting minors from harm while ensuring their access to a […]

November 27, 2025

Quay Street announces leadership moves

Quay Street Productions, part of ITV Studios, has announced two senior moves within its creative leadership team as the company continues its growth across UK and global drama. Fiona McAllister (After The Flood, The Stolen Girl) will take up the role of Head of Development, leading Quay Street’s development strategy across all scripted projects. Since […]

November 27, 2025

UK ministers green light £750m Marlow Film Studios

The UK government has given planning permission for a £750 million (€855.5m) film and TV studio on green belt land following an appeal. In 2024, Buckinghamshire Council had rejected the proposed Marlow Film Studios (MFS) because of concerns regarding traffic, biodiversity and harm to the local landscape. That decision has now been overturned by a […]

November 26, 2025

Job cuts at Mediapro and Telefónica

Significant job cuts have been announced at both Mediapro and Telefónica in Spain. Telefónica is preparing to shed more than 6,000 employees across seven of its subsidiaries — including Telefónica de España, Telefónica Móviles, Telefónica Soluciones, Movistar+, Telefónica S.A., and Telefónica Global Solutions — as negotiations begin on a series of redundancy plans. The proposed […]

November 26, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

FuboTV responds to NBCU blackout

FuboTV, the sports-first streaming platform, has released a statement saying it has “been engaged in good faith negotiations with NBCUniversal to renew its long-standing content agreement to distribute their networks to consumers”. NBCU pulled its networks from Fubo on November 21st. Consequently, Fubo has issued the following statement: “NBCU is spinning off some of their […]

November 26, 2025