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Report: Fibre, 5G drive OECD digital transformation

Between 2019 and 2024 OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) economies have seen rapid advances in fibre, 5G mobile networks, fixed wireless access (FWA) and satellite broadband. The pandemic highlighted how digital connectivity has become critical infrastructure and acted as a catalyst by accelerating the demand for high-quality and reliable broadband access. Demand for […]

October 30, 2025

Forecast: 6G, AI investment to drive CP industry growth

Global Communications Providers (CP) revenue is expected to reach $5.6 trillion (€4.8tn) by 2030, growing at a 6.2 per cent CAGR from 2025, according to Omdia’s global forecast for CP revenue and capital expenditure (capex). This steady growth is driven by technology innovation, infrastructure expansion, and strategic investment in 6G and AI. The report shows […]

October 29, 2025

Report: Satellite insurance sector suffering

The satellite launch insurance sector represents about $500 million (€429.9m) in annual premiums, according to insurers Marsh. But despite the massive increase in satellite launches over the past few years the number of launches covered by insurance is down significantly. From a peak in 2020-2021 when about 60 percent of all launches were covered with […]

October 29, 2025By Chris Forrester

France: Disney+ reaches 9.5m users

Two years after its launch in France, streaming platform Disney+ is now reaching 9.5 million users, with one subscriber in every two in the country now opting for its ad-supported tier. One of Disney+’s key elements is that co-viewing represents 66 per cent of its audience, according to the latest cross media measurement published by […]

October 28, 2025From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Forecast: Over 190m smart homes in Europe, US in 2029

According to research report from the IoT analyst firm Berg Insight, the number of smart homes in Europe and North America reached 139.4 million in 2024. North America is the leading market in terms of penetration and 45 per cent of all households in the region had at least one smart home product or system […]

October 28, 2025

Forecast: Telco network cloud spend at $24.8bn by 2030

Global spending on telco network cloud infrastructure and software is projected to grow from $17.4 billion (€14.9bn) in 2025 to $24.8 billion by 2030, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3 per cent, according to Omdia’s Telco Network Cloud Market Tracker – 2025 Annual Forecast Report. The report highlights a significant acceleration in […]

October 27, 2025

Report: Connectivity driving media consumption in Africa

PwC has released its Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook—Perspectives Report 2025–2029. The outlook provides detailed insights into how technological advancements, consumer behaviour shifts, and market dynamics are driving growth and transformation across Africa’s entertainment and media (E&M) sector. Outperforming global averages, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria lead the continent’s growth, with Nigeria showing particularly strong […]

October 23, 2025

Forecast: German media revenues to exceed €16bn in 2025

According to the annual autumn forecast issued by VAUNET, the German Media Association, revenues from audio and audiovisual media in Germany are expected to exceed €16 billion for the first time in 2025. The figure includes advertising, subscription and usage fees, and transaction revenues. VAUNET predicts total revenues of €16.2 billion for 2025, an increase […]

October 22, 2025

Report: Satellite industry 71% of global space economy in 2024

Analysts at BryceTech have examined 2024 data on behalf of the Satellite Industry Association (SIA) to provide a snapshot of the satellite sector’s role in the global space economy. In 2024, the satellite industry accounted for $293 billion, or 71 per cent of the $415 billion global space economy. Bryce’s highlights show that as of […]

October 22, 2025By Chris Forrester

Research: AI, curation, third-party data power new era in media buying

Research from Experian, the data and technology company, reveals how agencies are embracing third-party data, AI, and curated strategies to drive a new era in media buying. This shift comes amid a rapidly evolving industry landscape, shaped by tightening privacy regulations, changing consumer behaviour, and the steady decline of third-party cookies. The study – Media […]

October 21, 2025