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Germany planning Starlink rival

Airbus is working with German defence giant Rheinmetall and domestic satellite manufacturer OHB to build a Starlink-like internet service for Germany’s Bundeswehr armed forces, according to a Bloomberg report. This is not the first time that the plan has emerged, although it confirms an apparent desire for Germany to want a fully independent source of […]

March 9, 2026By Chris Forrester

eBay sponsors Sky’s Saturday Night Live UK

Sky Media has announced eBay as the headline partner of Saturday Night Live UK, backing the British debut of NBC’s celebrated late night comedy showcase. The partnership with Sky Media will focus on eBay Live, the interactive shopping experience from eBay. The partnership spans eBay Live-branded idents (2 x 15” and 2 x 5”) created […]

March 9, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Research: Wi-Fi quality gaps drive churn risk for US ISPs

Research from Parks Associates and TechSee presented at Enterprise Connect shows that as broadband competition expands across fibre, 5G fixed wireless, and next-generation satellite services, providers in the US are increasingly winning or losing customers based on the quality of the in-home Wi-Fi experience. The firm’s white paper, Seeing the Unseen: Delivering Connectivity with Confidence, […]

March 9, 2026

LOT Polish Airlines adds in-flight Wi-Fi with Viasat

LOT Polish Airlines has commenced rolling out Internet access on its long-haul fleet. The Viasat Amara service is currently available on the first Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane (SP-LSA). It will be offered on two more aircraft by the end of April. The service allows passengers to stay connected, work remotely, and enjoy online entertainment during […]

March 9, 2026

UK Government mast upgrades hits 50 milestone in Wales

Fifty government-funded mast upgrades have now been activated in Wales as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) – a programme brokered by the UK government and joint-funded with mobile network operators to improve mobile coverage in rural areas. Across the whole of the UK, 119 masts are now live as part of the SRN. Rural […]

March 9, 2026

Mega AI startup raises $11.5m funding

Mega, the Boorklyn-based AI startup, has announced an $11.5 million (€9.9m) Series A to scale a full-service AI growth engine for SMBs – a platform that replaces traditional agencies with a network of AI agents delivering predictable growth without the overhead. The Series A funding round was led by Goodwater Capital with participation from Andreessen […]

March 9, 2026

Betwright sponsors Sky Sports Racing

BetWright has entered into a sponsorship partnership with Sky Sports Racing. As part of the agreement, BetWright sponsor idents will appear during Sky Sports Racing’s live UK racing coverage, positioning the brand alongside one of the leading horse racing broadcasters serving audiences across the UK and Ireland. Sky Sports Racing delivers live coverage from a […]

March 9, 2026

Darta: US consumed 46bn minutes of women’s sports in 2025

According to Nielsen’s proprietary data, nearly 46 billion minutes of women’s sports were consumed in the US in 2025. “There is a long history of incredible achievements of women athletes on the field of play and now they are being celebrated and watched by more people than ever,” noted Charlene Polite Corley, Vice President, Inclusive […]

March 7, 2026

Aferian sells 24i and Amino to Sapphire Technology

Aferian plc was today [March 6th] suspended from the London AIM index as it announced that it intended to appoint administrators. It has now sold its operating subsidiaries – 24i and Amino – both to Sapphire Technology. The UK-based company said it had filed a notice of intention to appoint David Hudson and Philip Armstrong […]

March 6, 2026

Netflix acquires Affleck’s InterPositive

Netflix has announced the acquisition of InterPositive, the filmmaking technology company founded by Hollywood actor and director Ben Affleck that develops AI-powered tools built by and for filmmakers. Netflix said that InterPositive’s mission — to use emerging technology in ways that protect and expand creative choice — is “deeply aligned” with its own long-standing belief […]

March 6, 2026By Nik Roseveare