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Spain tops Netflix Speed Index

Fifty-three per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) maintained the same speed, while 45 per cent saw an increase of 0.2 Mbps during September on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience.  Spain was the only country in the top performance tier for […]

October 15, 2024

CNN en Español launches streaming channel in Spain

CNN en Español has launched a 24-hour streaming channel in Spain, now available on Rakuten TV and closely followed by Samsung TV Plus on October 16th, and LG Channels later this month. CNN en Español’s multi-platform experience includes CNNEspanol.com, CNN en Español Radio, CNN Español, YouTube and active engagement on X, Facebook, Threads, WhatsApp and […]

October 9, 2024

Orange Spain launches Orange TV Libre

Orange Spain has launched its new OTT service, Orange TV Libre, offering over 90 TV channels and live football for free until the end of the year. From January, the streaming service will cost €7.99 a month – €2 less than the €9.99 cost of its main rival Movistar Plus+. The streaming service is initially […]

October 4, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Spain: Prime Video joins Kantar Media insights service

Kantar Media, the specialist in audience measurement and data, has announced that Prime Video has joined its Cross-Platform View service in Spain, which delivers audience insights across linear and streaming on-demand services. “We are delighted to welcome Prime Video to the growing list of clients who find value in our expanding range of solutions,” commented Antonio Wanderley, CEO […]

October 2, 2024

Orange Spain adds Filmin promotion

Orange Spain has added the OTT service Filmin for free for three months (as of September 30th). After the free offer, the service will be available to subscribers for €7.99 per month – €2 less than the regular price. Subscribers to Orange will be able to access a library of some 15,000 titles offered by […]

October 1, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Vodafone Spain adds DAZN

Vodafone Spain has added DAZN to its programming line-up, with the sports streaming platform offering football, Formula One and Moto GP, as well as documentaries and other TV programmes. All DAZN content will be available on Vodafone TV 4K and 4K Pro sep-top-boxes; through the DAZN app in Smart phones and tablets; via its website; […]

September 27, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Spain: New DTT plan

The Spanish Administration is set to approve a Royal Decree with a new DTT Technical plan that will pave the way for a new nationwide DTT channel and for an Ultra HD migration of all TV channels. The favourite candidate for the new DTT channel is the media group Prisa, which is the publisher of […]

September 26, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Spain: Movistar, Vodafone renew fibre optic deal

Movistar and Vodafone have signed a MoU to renew their fibre optic agreement (initially signed in 2017) whereby the latter will be able to continue using the Movistar network to provide services across Spain. The deal comes two months after both companies had agreed to set up a joint-venture with 3.5 million FTTH homes and […]

September 11, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Mediapro back to profit

Spanish media group Mediapro has reported a profit of €12 million at the end of 2023, versus a loss of €69.4 million one year earlier. The company increased its revenues by 2.2 per cent to €120 million, though still far away though from a pre-pandemic €177 million in 2019. Mediapro, controlled by Chinese Fund Orient […]

September 5, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid

Cellnex fights CNMC fine

Cellnex, the Spanish domestic broadcasting agency, is taking regulatory body CNMC to Spain’s Constitutional Court to content a €13.7 million fine for abuse of its dominant position. The company has already unsuccessfully appealed against the sanction before several courts. In December 2023, the Supreme Court rejected the last appeal that the company filed. The legal […]

September 4, 2024From David Del Valle in Madrid