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Research: British voters back AI-friendly copyright reform

Public opinion research from Freshwater Strategy, commissioned by the Computer & Communications Industry Association, finds that the UK can seize the opportunity presented by AI by reforming copyright rules with voter support. The research concludes that British voters are increasingly benefiting from AI and support a regulatory regime that enables research and training in the […]

February 9, 2026

Telesat signs with Es’hailSat for LEO

Qatar-based satellite operator Es’hailSat has signed a strategic partnership with Canadian operator Telesat to cooperate on the future delivery of low‑earth‑orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity services in Qatar and across key international markets. Es’hailSat says the partnership reflects its ongoing commitment to diversify and enhance its satellite communications portfolio, ensuring customers benefit from high‑performance, resilient, and […]

February 9, 2026By Chris Forrester

Viasat expects 1,100 extra aircraft connections

A reported 3 per cent Q4 growth isn’t spectacular for satellite operator Viasat but at least it’s positive. Viasat, which also owns London-based Inmarsat, said that its recently launched ViaSat-3 F2 craft will soon enter service following its testing period, and help boost revenues. A follow-on satellite (ViaSat-3 F3) is in its final integration stages […]

February 9, 2026

BBC licence fee increasing for 2026/27

The annual cost of a TV licence will rise to £180 (€207) from April 1st as required by the 2022 Licence Fee Settlement, in line with inflation. The increase follows the methodology of calculating the licence fee in line with the consumer price index (CPI) until the end of the BBC Charter Period. The licene […]

February 6, 2026By Colin Mann

Musolino to retire from Mediaset Spain 

Massimo Musolino, Chief Executive Officer for Management and Operations at Mediaset Spain, is set to retire next March, bringing to an end a professional career spanning more than 24 uninterrupted years within the group. Approaching his 67th birthday, Musolino will step down from a role that has been widely regarded as one of the key […]

February 6, 2026From David Del Valle in Madrid

Lionsgate: Movie revenue up, TV revenue down

Lionsgate Studios has reported third quarter results for the quarter ended December 31st 2025. The company reported Q3 revenue of $724.3 million (€614m), operating income of $36 million and net loss from continuing operations attributable to shareholders of $46.2 million. Adjusted net income from continuing operations attributable to shareholders in the quarter was $3.9 million.  […]

February 6, 2026

Telenor starts 2026 with “strengthened financial capacity”

Telenor, the Norwegian multinational telco, reports that it has started 2026 with strong Nordic growth and a solid financial position. Q4 service revenues increased by 2.6 per cent to NOK 19.8 billion (€1.7bn) compared to the same period last year, while adjusted EBITDA grew by 11.7 per cent to NOK 8.6 billion. For the full […]

February 6, 2026

BT Q3: Record full fibre connections

BT has reported Q3 adjusted revenue of £5 billion (€5.75bn), down 4 per cent year-on-year attributed to service revenue declines, lower equipment revenue, handset trading, in Consumer and Business and the impact of divestments. Q3 adjusted UK service revenue stood at £3.8 billion, down 2 per cent. The telco saw more than 1 million premises […]

February 5, 2026

Singapore: EPL court order success

The Singapore High Court has ordered internet service providers to block access to a further 47 pirate domains illegally showing English Premier League content, following a successful application by the League. The latest order builds on a series of court decisions secured since the 2018/19 season. To date, nearly 800 infringing domains have been blocked […]

February 5, 2026By Colin Mann

iKOMG appoints Vimini as SVP Digital Innovation and Monetisation

iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a specialist in premium end-to-end broadcasting and teleport services, has announced the appointment of Massimo Vimini as Senior Vice President, Digital Innovation and Monetisation. In his new role, Vimini will lead iKOMG’s global digital monetisation strategy, focusing on accelerating revenue growth across broadcast, OTT, FAST and CTV platforms. He will work […]

February 5, 2026