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Report: Europe still trails global peers in 5G, FTTH

Connect Europe has unveiled its 2026 State of Digital Communications report, with research conducted by Analysys Mason. The report highlights a growing contradiction at the heart of Europe’s digital economy. Europe’s digital communications ecosystem now represents 5 per cent of EU GDP, underpinning competitiveness, security and technological sovereignty – yet total telecom investment, while still […]

February 18, 2026

Pluto TV adds TikTok Radio and more Stingray FAST channels

Stingray, the connected streaming media company, has announced the launch of four new channels on Pluto TV, a the free streaming television service. The new channels – ZenLIFE, Qello Concerts, TikTok Radio, and Stingray DJAZZ – join the Classica, Holidayscapes and Naturescape channels already available on Pluto TV. “We are thrilled to expand our partnership […]

February 18, 2026

ZzzFun anime piracy website operator jailed

A man who operated ZzzFun, a piracy website which distributed Japanese anime and other content to users in China without authorisation, as well as a smartphone app of the same name, was arrested in February 2025, by the Public Security Bureau of Shijiazhuang in Hebei Province. On November 18th 2025, the Yuhua District People’s Court […]

February 18, 2026

Total Kombat returning to ITVX

Total Kombat – the underground combat sport co-created by British UFC standout Michael ‘Venom’ Page – returns to ITVX on February 28th for Total Kombat 3. Part of a new ITV deal, which includes four live events on ITVX, with highlights on ITV4, the fight event debuted on ITVX and ITV4 in September 2025 and received positive […]

February 18, 2026

Al Jazeera expands into connected cars via ScreenHits TV

Al Jazeera has partnered with ScreenHits TV for global Streaming and in-car expansion The partnership will bring Al Jazeera English 24-hour live news channel to ScreenHits TV’s platform. The content will be available via ScreenHits TV’s web and mobile apps, as well as its in-car entertainment offering. Under the agreement, Al Jazeera programming will be […]

February 18, 2026

Analysis: Peacock, Michelob are top performing Winter Olympics ads

System1, the Creative Effectiveness Platform, has revealed the top-performing advertising campaigns from the 2026 Winter Olympics, with emotional storytelling, consistent brand execution and inspiring narratives of perseverance emerging as the strongest drivers of effectiveness. With more than 100,000 ads, System1’s Test Your Ad Competitive Edge platform is a large database of emotional response norms. Its Star Rating […]

February 18, 2026

MBC Group renews deal for FIA Extreme H World Cup

Extreme H has announced an extension of its broadcast partnership with MBC Group, the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) media company. This renewed two-year agreement builds on the initial collaboration to ensure that all the action of the hydrogen-powered motorsport remains accessible to millions of households across the region. The extended partnership ensures that […]

February 18, 2026

Germany: Terra Mater WILD on MagentaTV

Autentic continues to expand the reach of its wildlife and nature FAST channel Terra Mater WILD in Germany. The channel is now also available on MagentaTV, Deutsche Telekom’s entertainment platform. Terra Mater WILD’s programming features  wildlife productions from Terra Mater Studios, complemented by curated documentaries from Autentic’s international catalogue. The channel is available across more […]

February 18, 2026

SpaceX taps MTN to deliver US government satellite services

MTN, the network operator that delivers seamless, resilient connectivity, has announced agreement with SpaceX to become an authorized provider of its government satellite connectivity services. This agreement strategically positions MTN to deliver highly secure, mission-critical communications leveraging SpaceX’s advanced Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite ecosystem. The introduction of these services directly addresses the growing demand […]

February 18, 2026

Fox Nation on Prime Video US

Fox Nation, Fox News Media’s subscription streaming service, has launched on Prime Video in the US. beginning, expanding access to Fox Nation’s library of programming, including more than 10,000 hours of curated original series, documentaries, and specials, for $8.99 (€7.59) per month (or $71.88 annually). Subscribers have the opportunity to bundle Fox Nation with the […]

February 18, 2026