The most recent piracy landscape consumer surveys commissioned by trade body the Coalition Against Piracy (CAP) show that while piracy rates remain stable in many countries around Asia-Pacific, there have been notable increases in piracy rates in Thailand and Taiwan, with a discernible increase also in Hong Kong. Notably, rights holders face challenges in procuring […]

UK multiplay operator Virgin Media O2 has delivered 4G connectivity across 50 sites as part of the Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme, providing residents, businesses and visitors in rural communities with faster and more reliable mobile coverage than ever before. The SRN is a £1 billion (€1.15bn) joint initiative between mobile network operators and the […]

Damian Green, currently Acting Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons has announced his candidacy for the full-time role. Green has been a member of the Committee since the start of the current Parliament in January 2020. The Conservative MP for Ashford has previously served as First Secretary […]

The BBC has announced increased support for people who are struggling to pay the TV Licence. A new action plan will aim to reduce the number of women in severe financial hardship who are prosecuted for licence fee evasion. The plan is a response to the BBC’s Gender Disparity Review, which was set up to […]

The BBC has published the conclusions of a review into Richard Sharp’s obligations in respect of conflicts of interest since his appointment as BBC Chairman. Sharp resigned from the role on April 28th after a report into whether he had been sufficiently candid about connections with former Prime Minister Boris Johnson concluded he had not. […]

The International Broadcaster Coalition Against Piracy (IBCAP) has expanded its anti-piracy coverage to include Europe and the Middle East with the addition of Times Internet Limited, India’s largest digital network and owner of Cricbuzz. Cricket content destination Cricbuzz has become the official digital streaming partner for the Indian Premier League (IPL) in the MENA, Continental […]

Spanish telco provider, Cellnex Telecom, will have to pay a €13.7 million fine imposed by regulator CNMC for the abuse of its dominant position in the distribution of DTT signals. The Spanish court Audiencia Nacional has ratified the sanction after Cellnex’s appeal before the Supreme Court that obliged a recalculation of the fine amount. A […]

While the appropriation of products or services offered by third parties online seems to be socially accepted, the same principles should apply to both the physical and digital worlds, writes Andrea Fabra Fernández, Public Policy Manager, Telefónica in a Blog Post. “Piracy has a significant detrimental impact on the creative industry, leading to reduced income […]

A man and woman have been arrested in Tuxford, in the East Midlands of the UK, in connection with a suspected multi-million pound conspiracy to provide illegal access to pay-TV services, including Sky. The pair were detained on suspicion of money laundering offences and conspiracy to defraud Sky. A number of digital devices seized from […]

Following a provisional clearance in March 2023, the UK’s Competition and Market Authority (CMA) is now allowing the proposed merger of Viasat and Inmarsat to go ahead. Both Viasat and Inmarsat supply businesses globally with satellite connectivity that enables services such as the Internet, email, and video calling – including for use on aircraft. In […]