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Italy broadens FTA coverage for sports and cultural events

Italy’s Communications Authority (AgCom) has updated its list of events of ‘significant public importance’ that must be broadcast free-to-air to at least 80 per cent of the Italian population. This revised list is notably broader than previous versions, encompassing a diverse range of sporting and cultural milestones. Major sporting events include the Olympics and Paralympics, […]

May 8, 2026From Branislav Pekic in Rome

France: YouTube accused of being TV market “free rider”

As the result of a double tax reduction (66 per cent), video sharing platforms collectively pay just over €30 million in taxes to France’s creation funding public body CNC, compared to around €160 million for paid or free video services, and just under €250 million for television channels. “They contribute only one third of their […]

May 8, 2026From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Sky seeks €1.9bn in damages from TIM, DAZN over Serie A deal

Sky is seeking up to €1.9 billion in damages from Telecom Italia (TIM) and sports streamer DAZN. TIM confirmed in documents ⁠released with its Q1 earning that Sky has alleged in a judicial claim that ​it suffered losses due to a breach of antitrust rules linked to a 2021 deal ​between TIM and DAZN to […]

May 8, 2026

Data: Wigan leads UK for broadband speed drops at peak times

Researchers at UK broadband comparison service, Broadband Genie, have analysed 144,509 broadband speed tests to find the best and worst locations where broadband speed drops at peak times. Broadband providers in the UK must advertise an estimated speed at the point of sale available to at least half of the customer base at peak times. […]

May 8, 2026

Crunchyroll surpasses 21m subs

Crunchyroll, the streaming home for anime content, has announced that it has passed 21 million paid subscribers from around the world. This figure is up from 17 million paid subscribers in May 2025. “Reaching 21 million subscribers is a powerful testament to the passionate, global community that has embraced anime as a leading form of […]

May 8, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Oasis reunion documentary coming to cinemas and Disney+

Disney, magna studios and Sony Music Vision have announced a new documentary following the legendary British rock band, Oasis. Presented by Disney+, the film will open in select IMAX and cinemas worldwide for a limited time beginning September 11th, before streaming exclusively on Disney+ internationally later in the year. The currently untitled feature is created by writer, producer and director Steven Knight […]

May 8, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Survey: Digital patience waning in Germany

A representative YouGov survey conducted in Germany commissioned by the Internet Exchange operator DE-CIX has found that more than half (56 per cent) of users abandon digital applications if they have to wait even just a few seconds. The survey, conducted in April 2026, found expectations are particularly high for applications using AI. Some 54 […]

May 8, 2026

NBCUniversal launches new FAST channels on Rakuten TV

Rakuten TV, the European streaming service, has announced the launch of four brand new FAST channels, in partnership with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. Cult favourites Hercules and Xena find a home on Rakuten TV with back-to-back episodes on the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Xena: Warrior Princess channels, while fans of The Real Housewives can […]

May 8, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Sharp Roku TV QLED launches in UK

Sharp Corporation, the consumer electronics brand, and streaming specialist Roku have announced the first Sharp Roku TV QLED for the UK market. Designed to deliver premium picture quality and intuitive streaming, the Sharp Roku TV QLED model  – available in a 50″ screen size – combines 4K UHD resolution with QLED (Quantum Dot) colour for […]

May 8, 2026By Nik Roseveare

Starlink trims US fees

Starlink has lowered its introductory broadband pricing for the first three months of service. Specifically, the 100 Mb/s tier now costs $29 (€24.70) per month (down from $50), the 200 Mb/s tier $59 per month (down from $80) and Residential Max $99 per month (down from $120). This is not the first time that Starlink […]

May 8, 2026By Chris Forrester

Wardley vs Dubois on DAZN

Fabio Wardley will defend his WBO Heavyweight Title against former IBF ruler Daniel Dubois in a high-stakes domestic clash on May 9th. The showdown headlines the Don’t Blink event at Manchester’s Co-op Live Arena, with the full fight card to be broadcast live worldwide exclusively on DAZN, Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) has been cementing himself […]

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