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Max goes live in Turkey

Max is now available in Turkey where BluTV has evolved and rebranded into the SVoD service from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Existing direct subscribers in Turkey can sign-in to the platform with enhanced features and functionality to watch hundreds more titles than were previously available on BluTV. WBD has additionally announced three new Turkish local […]

April 15, 2025

Max goes live in Turkey in April

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced that its streaming service Max will officially launch in Turkey on April 15th. BluTV will evolve into Max, an advanced platform with enhanced features and functionality, leveraging BluTV’s local storytelling power and combining it with a rich lineup of content. With Max, subscribers will continue to enjoy BluTV  shows […]

March 4, 2025

CosmoBlue launches CosmoSports, Azoomee channels

CosmoBlue Media has announced the launch of two new channels – CosmoSports and Azoomee. Tailored for viewers aged 16 and above, CosmoSports offers a well-rounded experience, featuring activities across land, sea and snow. Targetting both dedicated enthusiasts and casual spectators, CosmoSports aims to deliver an engaging journey into the world of global athletics. Azoomee is […]

January 15, 2025

Max replacing BluTV in Turkey

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has confirmed that its Max streaming service will launch in Turkey next year. Max will replace WBD’s existing SVoD service, BluTV, which it acquired in late 2023. WBD’s Turkish content chief, Deniz Şaşmaz Oflaz, made the announcement during a panel at Content London, saying the switchover will occur in spring 2025. […]

December 6, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Turkish Airlines selects Neo Space Group for IFC

Neo Space Group (NSG), a PIF-owned company and Saudi Arabian provider of satellite communication services, has been chosen by Turkish Airlines to equip its upcoming fleet of 14 A350 aircraft, currently in production and set for delivery in 2026 and 2027, with NSG’s IFC solution. Turkish Airlines is the first European carrier to partner with […]

November 6, 2024

Şaşmaz Oflaz leads WBD streaming and linear in Turkey

Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced the appointment of Deniz Şaşmaz Oflaz as Vice President of Local Original Productions, Local Channels and Streaming Operations Lead for Turkey. In her expanded role, she will oversee both the streaming and linear TV businesses in the region. Şaşmaz Oflaz, who has served as CEO of WBD’s streaming platform […]

November 4, 2024

Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines select SES Open Orbits

SES Open Orbits, SES’s global inflight connectivity network, has been selected by Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines to equip aircraft across their fleets with in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions, supporting both linefit and retrofit installations. These new IFC services are delivered by SES along with one of its key SES Open Orbits connectivity service partners, Neo […]

October 30, 2024

Mezzo expands presence in Turkey

THEMA, a Canal+ company, has announced of the launch of Mezzo TV channel on one of the biggest pay-TV operators in Turkey – Türksat Kablo TV. In December 2023, Mezzo became available to Türksat Kablo TV viewers, on the channel number 52 in the Extended tier. “Connecting more people to the outstanding artists we broadcast is our daily […]

February 7, 2024

Starlink invited to cover Turkey

Last week it was India which said that it was about to grant permissions for Starlink to operate over the nation. Now Turkey says that Starlink can apply for licences. The news follows on from an in-person meeting that Elon Musk had with Turkey’s President Erdogan in New York on September 18th. Erdogan reportedly wants […]

October 2, 2023By Chris Forrester

Türk Telekom, ZTE unveil Tivibu

ZTE Corporation has announced that Türk Telekom has launched its next-generation TV platform Tivibu, based on its IPTV/OTT platform in Türkiye, in cooperation with ZTE and Netaş. The platform aims to significantly enhance end-user satisfaction with its new video applications. Türk Telekom, a pioneering company in digital transformation in Türkiye, continues to provide its subscribers […]

June 20, 2023