The European Commission has adopted its proposal for a Digital Networks Act (DNA), marking a crucial moment in EU telecoms policy, according to trade body Connect Europe, which notes that with 85 per cent of Europeans saying connectivity is a basic need and over 60 per cent of SMEs looking at 5G to grow their […]
Trade body the Audiovisual Anti-Piracy Alliance (AAPA) has confirmed that Telekom Srbija has officially joined the Alliance, reinforcing its strategic expansion in South-East Europe and bringing new operational strength to the collective fight against audiovisual piracy. As one of the largest and fastest-growing telecommunications and media groups in Southeastern Europe and the leader of digital […]
Mobile connectivity is the fundamental backbone of everyday life, according to trade body Mobile UK. From how we work and learn to how we access an increasing number of public services, our reliance on high-speed networks continues to grow, it notes. “As we progress into the AI era, the UK stands at a critical juncture, […]
A Spanish court has set a new benchmark in the fight against TV piracy by imposing prison sentences of up to three years on those responsible for illegally distributing the signal of Movistar+ and other pay-TV operators. In a ruling – described as a turning point for the audiovisual industry – the Málaga Provincial Court […]
A consultation will identify the next steps in the UK government’s plan to boost children’s wellbeing online, ensuring they have a healthy relationship with mobile phones and social media. The proposals will build on the government’s broader action to ensure every child gets the best start in life, including a revised curriculum and better skills […]
Officers from the Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit (PIPCU), supported by North Wales Police, have executed a search warrant at a property in Denbigh, Wales, as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal IPTV services. During the operation, a 33-year-old man was arrested at the address on suspicion of copyright offences and […]
The number of illegal streams of sports event in Britain has more than doubled to 3.6 billion in the past three years according to a report from The Campaign for Fairer Gambling (CFG). The CFG’s 2024-25 report also highlights that there is a symbiotic relationship between sports piracy and unlicensed gambling, with 89 per cent […]
Live television advertising has become a powerful force influencing gambling behaviours across Britain. During prime-time sports broadcasts, viewers are regularly exposed to a stream of betting promotions that blend seamlessly with the excitement of the match. These carefully timed advertisements create immediate opportunities for viewers to engage with online casino platforms or place sports bets […]
Ofcom is launching a consultation on its proposed code of practice setting out the recommended actions that connected TV (CTV) providers can take to ensure that public service broadcasters’ (PSBs) online players, and the public service content and public service channels they include, are prominent on their platforms. The code of practice also includes recommendations […]
As widely expected, the BBC has confirmed it will file a motion to dismiss US President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over how a speech of his was edited in a Panorama documentary. Trump filed a $5 billion (€4.2bn) lawsuit in a Florida court in last year, accusing the BBC of defamation and of violating a trade […]