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Research: 96% of UK Altnets considering M&A

Neos Networks has unveiled research from 100 Senior Decision Makers at UK-based alternative network providers (Altnets). It reveals that almost all (96 per cent) are considering M&A and partnerships with other service providers as they look for opportunities to survive and expand in the UK’s competitive broadband market. A competitive landscape The research, conducted by […]

May 2, 2025

New UK-India cultural agreement

The UK’s arts and culture, creative industries, tourism and sport sectors are set to benefit from a major new cooperation deal and economic links with India, as the government delivers on its Plan for Change to boost growth and opportunity. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy, who is of Indian heritage, is on a three-day visit to […]

May 2, 2025By Colin Mann

AAPA calls for stronger live events piracy legislation

The Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) is urging policymakers to take decisive action against online piracy of live events following a key industry meeting hosted by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO). This gathering brought together leaders from the European Commission, Member States, rights organisations, media companies, and tech platforms to assess the impact of […]

May 2, 2025By Colin Mann

Mereo acquires Dish Fiber

Charlie Ergen-backed Dish Network has sold off its fibre division. Mereo Networks has acquired Dish Fibre Internet LLC for an undisclosed sum. Dish Fiber is a bulk fibre internet and video content provider serving over 25,000 residential units across 33 US states. The deal will strengthen Mereo’s target growth markets in the Sun Belt, Mountain […]

May 2, 2025By Chris Forrester

SES expects 30% growth from O3b mPOWER fleet

Satellite operator SES reported its numbers on April 30th but it has now emerged that the company’s O3b mPOWER Mid-Earth orbiting fleet is expected to grow capacity by 30 per cent this year alone, and more in 2026. The additions to the fleet will bring critical capacity for customers in government, maritime and aero, CEO […]

May 2, 2025

Dolby lowers guidance; Porsche, Cadillac adding Atmos

Dolby announced its Q2 results on May 1st and delivering lower guidance for the year revised to $1.31 billion (€1.16) to $1.38 billion due to macroeconomic uncertainties, down from the prior $1.33 billion to $1.39 billion range. On the more positive side Dolby CEO Kevin Yeaman told analysts that recent automotive partnerships had expanded significantly. […]

May 2, 2025By Chris Forrester

Stars of How To Train Your Dragon share Moments Worth Paying For

Pro-copyright consumer education body The Industry Trust for IP Awareness’s ‘Moments Worth Paying For’ campaign is presenting an exclusive message with How To Train Your Dragon lead cast members Nico Parker, Mason Thames and Gerard Butler encouraging audiences to experience the sweeping landscapes and action-packed adventures on the big screen and support their local cinema. […]

May 2, 2025By Colin Mann

Channel 4 sets out AI principles

UK commercial PSB Channel 4 has published its principles as how it sees, and plans to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its future activities. Outlining its mission statement regarding AI usage, the broadcaster said: “At Channel 4, we believe AI is here to support human creativity, not replace it. So we’re not handing the keys […]

May 1, 2025By Colin Mann

TF1+ consumption up 12% YoY

TF1, the French broadcasting group, has reported its consolidated revenue amounted to €520 million in the first quarter of 2025, a year-on-year increase of 1.6 per cent. Revenue from the Media segment increased by 1.8 per cent year on year to €461 million, while Studio TF1’s revenue was stable at €59 million. Current operating profit […]

May 1, 2025

SiriusXM drops 300k subs

SiriusXM shed around 303,000 self-pay subscribers in Q1 2025 on lower overall subscriber and advertising revenue. The US satellite audio giant ended the first quarter with 33 million total subscribers. In September 2024, the company completed its spin-off from controlling stockholder Liberty Media. Overall revenue fell 5 per cent to $2.06 billion (€1.82bn) down from […]

May 1, 2025