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FCC plans further C-band auction

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has circulated a proposal to advance America’s leadership in wireless by seeking comment on auctioning additional mid-band spectrum in the Upper C-Band. The draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking will seek comment on a range of options, including auctioning up to 180 megahertz of spectrum in the 3.98-4.2 GHz band for next-gen […]

October 30, 2025By Colin Mann

Anuvu closes Platinum Equity acquisition

Anuvu, a provider of entertainment solutions for mobility markets and high-speed inflight connectivity, has announced the completion of its acquisition by Platinum Equity. The company operates two primary divisions: 1) Media Technology Services: Licenses, distributes, localises, and delivers entertainment content for aviation, maritime and non-theatrical end markets, with a catalogue of more than 400,000 titles. […]

October 30, 2025

Data: TV, Internet kit deliver energy & cost savings

Across the US, TV set-top boxes and home Internet devices such as modems and routers are doing more than powering connectivity – they’re driving major improvements in energy efficiency and saving consumers billions of dollars. Independent reports from D+R International show measurable results in cutting energy consumption, lowering emissions, and reducing utility costs for millions […]

October 30, 2025

InterDigital acquires Deep Render

InterDigital, a mobile, video and AI technology research and development company, has acquired Deep Render, an AI startup with a team of AI experts focusing on video codecs. Founded in London in 2018, Deep Render has worked in the use of AI in video and image compression to change the way that video is processed […]

October 30, 2025

Banijay bets big on Germany

Broadcast entertainment creator Banijay has announced the acquisition of Tipico Group, a specialist in sports betting in Germany and Austria, subject to regulatory approvals expected by mid-2026. At the end of the transaction, Banijay Group will hold about 65 per cent of the combined Betclic and Tipico entity, valued at €9.4 billion. Although the deal […]

October 30, 2025By Chris Forrester

FACT investigators warn of illegal IPTV dangers

FACT Investigations Supervisor Jonathan Bray and Internet Investigator Tim Luckhurst recently talked to the IP Crime Group, a membership of representatives from the private sector, enforcement agencies and government departments who have a role in tackling IP crime and infringement in the UK, to expose the hidden networks behind illegal IPTV and why it’s far […]

October 30, 2025By Colin Mann

Industry call for EC live content online piracy action

A coalition of 36 leaders from across Europe’s media, sport, security and trade body sectors has made public a letter sent to Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen and Commissioner Glenn Micallef, urging the European Commission to take legislative action to stop the unauthorised online transmission of live sports and cultural events. The letter warns that online […]

October 29, 2025By Colin Mann

NEC to acquire CSG for $2.9bn

NEC Corporation and CSG Systems International have entered into a definitive agreement under which NEC will acquire CSG for $80.70 per share in cash, for a total enterprise value of approximately $2.9 billion (€2.4bn), including debt. NEC says the transaction strengthens “[its] position as a leader in next-generation digital solutions and accelerates AI and cloud-driven […]

October 29, 2025

Fubo, Disney’s Hulu + Live TV complete business combination

FuboTV and The Walt Disney Company have closed the previously announced transaction to combine Fubo’s business with Disney’s Hulu + Live TV business. The newly combined Fubo and Hulu + Live TV business creates a virtual MVPD (vMVPD) and the sixth largest pay-TV company in the US according to the companies – with nearly 6 […]

October 29, 2025

Nvidia to invest $1bn in Nokia

Nvidia and Nokia have announced a strategic partnership to add Nvidia-powered, commercial-grade AI-RAN products to Nokia’s RAN portfolio, enabling communication service providers to launch AI-native 5G-Advanced and 6G networks on Nvidia platforms. Nvidia will also invest $1 billion (€0.86bn) in Nokia at a subscription price of $6.01 per share. The investment is subject to customary […]

October 29, 2025