Rainbow, the independent Italian entertainment group led by Iginio Straffi, is set to bring legendary adventurer Corto Maltese to life on screen in a live action TV series based on the iconic graphic novels created by Hugo Pratt. Known for its hit shows including the Winx Club animated saga, and for producing international live action […]
Dedicated Italian cooking and lifestyle channel, A Tavola, has launched on the Il Globo TV streaming platform available worldwide outside Italy. Italian expats and lovers of Italian culture and food will be able to enjoy A Tavola’s content through Il Globo TV’s apps, further expanding the range of Italian channels and content available on the […]
Agcom, Italy’s Communications Regulatory Authority, has approved guidelines to ensure that TV and media services of general interest occupy a prominent position on Smart TV screens. These guidelines balance the need for prominence with users’ freedom to customise their viewing experience, as outlined in European media freedom regulations. They establish criteria for classifying a service […]
The growing number of smart TVs in Italy indicates a growing trend towards digital viewing habits. According to Lorenzo Sassoli de Bianchi, President of Italian TV audience research company Auditel, smart TVs (22.4 million) have furthered the lead over traditional TVs (21.2 million) in Italian households. Additionally, Italy has 48.9 million smartphones, 19.7 million desktop […]
The European Wireless Infrastructure Association (EWIA) has welcomed its newest members, Vantage Towers, a pan-European tower company, and INWIT, a tower company in Italy. “In EWIA’s drive for sustainable growth across our industry, including additional pan European neutral-host infrastructure providers was seen as a crucial enabler to ensure that our sector speaks with a stronger […]
The Italian government has significantly increased penalties for those involved in TV piracy, including those who fail to report illegal activities. Two amendments approved by the Senate propose prison sentences of up to a year for individuals who do not report piracy or related offences. The amendments aim to protect copyright and combat the widespread […]
The Local radio and television broadcasting in Italy report is an analysis of the Italian local radio and television sector carried out by the Aeranti-Corallo association, which represents a total of approximately 600 Italian radio and television broadcasters. The document analyses the characteristics of the local radio and television sector (its organisation, turnover, employees, etc.) […]
Italian authorities are stepping up their efforts to combat subscription-based content piracy, particularly in the realm of sports streaming. The Communications Regulatory Authority, AgCom, has announced plans to expand its Piracy Shield platform to cover a broader range of content, including cultural events, music and TV series. The platform was introduced last February to identify […]
The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Vodafone Italia by Swisscom under the foreign subsidies regulation in a deal worth €8 billion. Swisscom, the Switzerland-based telco, plans to merge Vodafone Italia with Fastweb, its subsidiary in Italy. “Swisscom has been operating successfully in Italy since the acquisition of Fastweb in 2007. Over this period, […]
Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers, has signed an agreement with Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and a top global operator, for additional capacity on a diversified low latency route between Asia and Europe. Under the agreement, Airtel will take capacity from Sparkle […]