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Tennis Channel launching D2C service

Tennis Channel is readying to launch its direct-to-consumer (DTC) streaming service that merges its flagship 24-hour network with live and on-demand multicourt coverage. Available in the US from November 12th, subscribers can sign up through the Tennis Channel app or website and choose between a $109.99 annual package or a $9.99 monthly option. The streamlined […]

November 7, 2024

Ethiopia: MwareTV rolls out IGADO+

MwareTV, a cloud-based multi-tenant platform providerMwareTV, a cloud-based multi-tenant platform provider, has implemented a video streaming service dedicated to the Ethiopian market. The service, called IGADO+, works in conjunction with Ethio Telecom, the national provider, to deliver the service over broadband and mobile. IGADO+ has gone live with 125 live television channels and thousands of […]

November 6, 2024

Digi rolls out quad-play services in Portugal

Romanian low-cost operator Digi has entered the Portuguese market with a quad-play offer focused on “flexibility and affordability”. The company offers a range of fixed internet, mobile, TV, and landline services, allowing customers to create their own personalised packages. There is no loyalty contract for mobile services and a maximum of three months for fixed […]

November 5, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Fubo US subs up, ROW subs down

FuboTV, the sports-first live TV streaming platform, has reported its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30th 2024. The company, targeting positive Free Cash Flow in 2025, delivered continued top-line growth and bottom-line improvements, including year-over-year (YoY) improvements in Net Loss of $110.1 million and Adjusted EBITDA (AEBITDA) of $98.8 million for the […]

November 1, 2024

Kenya: Pirate streaming site raided

A coordinated raid has led to the successful takedown of the pirate streaming website ‘score808.US’, a major source of unauthorised sports content. The operation, conducted on the October 29th 2024 in Makadara Subcounty, Nairobi County, was executed by inspectors from the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) and officers from the National Police Service. The primary suspect […]

October 31, 2024By Colin Mann

Sky Glass in Currys stores

Sky and UK electricals retailer Currys have announced a new retail partnership allowing customers to purchase Sky Glass in Currys stores nationwide, as well as online through the Currys website. To mark the launch og the partnership, customers buying in-store can enjoy an introductory offer of Sky Glass with Sky TV and Netflix in one […]

October 31, 2024

Forecast: Italy E&M industry worth €58bn+ in 2028

Despite global economic challenges, Italy’s Entertainment & Media (E&M) industry thrived in 2023, expanding by 3.7 per cent to €50.1 billion, boosted by a 9.3 per cent growth of advertising revenues to €12 billion. This sector is poised for further growth, with a projected CAGR of 3.1 per cent leading to a €58.4 billion valuation […]

October 30, 2024From Branislav Pekic in Rome

Egypt: Sports piracy ring shut down

Egyptian authorities have collaborated with antipiracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) to shut down a notorious sports piracy network that illegally streamed live football matches to audiences around the world. The action is the latest in a series of takedowns in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region. In recent months, ACE […]

October 30, 2024By Colin Mann

Philippines: Site-blocking recommendations

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has issued two requests to disable access to six domains and subdomains found pirating movies, a move that coincided with the celebration of National Anti-Piracy Month during October. One of the requests covered the blocking of SFlix sites, namely sflix.to, sflix.se and sflix.is. The other dealt with […]

October 30, 2024By Colin Mann

SkyShowtime launches Half Price for Life promo

SkyShowtime has launched a Half Price for Life promotion to mark the launch of its new Premium plan. Running from October 29th to December 9th, this offer allows customers to indulge all the benefits of SkyShowtime’s Premium plan at 50 per cent off, for life. Available to new and existing customers who sign up for […]

October 28, 2024