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Netflix tops UK brand rankings
Netflix holds the best performing brand in the UK, according to the research organisation YouGov. The 2021 UK Best Brand Rankings reveal Netflix to be the most positively perceived brand among British consumers. The streaming platform has managed to claim
Broadband TV NewsSamba TV prepares for IPO
Smart TV measurement firm Samba TV has filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission ahead of an offering of its common stock. The San Francisco-based company is proposing to list on the New York Stock Exchange. The number
Plex now has 200 free live TV channels
Plex, the independent ad-supported video on demand and streaming media platform, has announced it now offers over 200 free-to-stream live TV channels featuring hit movies, bingeable series, news, and more. Plex is one of the most widely available ad-suppo
HbbTV Symposium 2021 unveils speakers and topics
A line-up of international top-level executives and experts will provide first-hand insights into key topics and developments of the connected TV industry at the 9th HbbTV Symposium and Awards on November 24-25, 2021 in Paris, France. The in-person event
Iliad and Canal+ seek to take TF1-M6 merger to European Commission
Opposition to the merger of TF1 with merger could lead to the matter being decided by the European Commission. In a story first reported by Les Echos, Iliad, which owns the alternative telco Free, is arguing the European Commission’s competition departmen
Vodafone loses TV customers
Vodafone ended the first half of FY 2022 with a total of 22.2 million European TV subscribers, including VodafoneZiggo in the Netherlands. This, according to the company in its latest set of results, was down from the 22.3 million it posted for the corres
IBC2021 to go ahead, but with reduced hours
IBC has confirmed it will take place as scheduled next month, despite the recent increase in Covid infections that has led the Dutch government to reintroduce a series of measures to prevent the further spread of the virus. The announcement follows a meet
Media Distillery and Nielsen partner to optimise EPG Utility
AI technology developer Media Distillery has combined its technology with Gracenote, the content arm of Nielsen to create an optimised EPG utility. The “easy-to-implement” offering is designed to help pay-TV operators, steaming services and broadcasters d
HD+ adds RTLup HD and VOXup HD
German DTH satellite platform HD+ is adding RTLup HD (formerly RTLplus) and VOXup HD to its channel package. With the additions, the subscriptions package distributed via Astra (19.2° East) now includes a total of 26 commercial HD channels. RTLup HD and V
Netflix tops Czech VOD viewing
Over one in four (28%) of Czech TV viewers aged 15-69 currently subscribe to at least one streaming service. According to research published by atmedia, this amounts to almost 2 million people, with the average number of services subscribed to being 1.44
Why Smart Home is a smart play for operators
Covid-19 has had many side effects and one of them has been to rejuvenate the smart home. A market that was previously in decline is now revving up and operators have a springboard into its heart. Analysts predict the value of the global smart home market
White Paper – Smart Router: The Gateway to Next-Gen Services
Predicting the future may be folly but preparing for it is vital. With the growing consensus that the network edge is about to play a much bigger role in service delivery, operators need strategies now to prevent rivals from taking a lead and internet gia
NewsPlayer+ launches global news streamer
NewsPlayer+ has launched a new streaming platform offering an array of live global news channels. Delivered via an app on TVs, tablets, smartphones, and laptops, NewsPlayer+ can also be viewed across a growing number of large screen connected devices and
Poland’s Vectra facing heavy fine
The Polish Office of Competition and Consumer Protection (UOKiK) has brought charges against Vectra, the country’s leading cable operator. In a statement, it says that the company unilaterally introduced a clause enabling an increase in the fee for intern
Viaccess-Orca/LFP fight illegal IPTV nets
Viaccess-Orca and France’s football governing body LFP have joined forces to fight against illegal IPTV networks. Using VO’s Anti-Piracy Centre services, LFP will be able to monitor and request effective countermeasures against the illegal redistribution
Peacock starts international rollout with Sky
Sky TV and NOW customers will be given early access to the Peacock streaming service from Tuesday. The soft launch on the Comcast-owned platform in the UK and Ireland will give customers a growing catalogue of world-class original and iconic TV shows and
Ocilion adds Tele 5 HD and FashionTV UHD
Ocilion expands its TV line-up for network operators in German-speaking Europe with entertainment channel Tele 5 HD from Discovery Group and lifestyle and fashion channel FashionTV, which is offered in HD and UHD picture quality. The linear TV channels ar
International Broadcast consortium releases a major study on carbon impact of TV
A major study has concluded digital terrestrial television (DTT) consumes substantially less energy when compared to IP delivery such as streaming. The LoCat Project brings together a group of European broadcast, streaming and technology providers. Their
Q&A with Ole Ledang, Director Broadcasting Division, Telenor Satellite
Broadband TV News speaks with Ole Ledang, Director Broadcasting Division at Telenor Satellite, about the company’s strategy and plans for the future. How has the 1 degree West neighbourhood evolved in the last few years? Our 1 degree West neighbourhood, w
Netflix surges in Poland
Netflix broke a new record in Poland last month while Viaplay faltered after a promising start. According to the latest Mediapanel study published by Wirtualne Media, Netflix remained in tip spot in October among VOD and OTT platforms, with 12,271,014 use
Upgrade to DNA’s Android-powered DNA Hubi
Finnish operator DNA has announced a new version of its TV hub that it says offers double the power of its predecessor. The DNA Hubi combines behind a single user interface running on Android TV 10. The device also includes the latest operating system and
Eurosport takes Canal+ to court for unpaid Covid carriage
Eurosport is crying “unfair competition” after Canal+ refused to settle its carriage fee payments at the height of the Covid pandemic. Les Echos reports the Discovery subsidiary is seeking €10 million for the period around March 2020, when sports bodies w
Formula 1 expands F1 TV to connected TV devices
Formula 1 added its F1 TV service to connected devices in time for a thrilling Sao Paulo Grand Prix in Brazil. The streaming service is now available on Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Google TV set-top boxes. It was already found on Roku devices in a numbe
New drama to tell story of The Pirate Bay
Swedish public broadcaster SVT is to produce a six-part drama on torrent site The Pirate Bay. Arguably, Sweden’s most important contribution to the history of the internet, the series will be directed by Jens Sjörgen, best known for his biopic of Swedish
Mixed quarter for Digi
Digi Communications had total revenues of €368.4 million in the third quarter, or 12.5% more than in the same period last year. However, it also had a net loss of €8.7 million, compared to a profit of €17.5 million in Q3 2020. Although its TV operations i
Envision recruits Linda Jensen
Envision Entertainment has recruited ex HBO Europe CEO Linda Jensen to its executive team. Jensen brings decades of experience building major international businesses in emerging markets, including MTV Russia and HBO’s Central European business. She has g
Telekom makes Czech and Slovak gains
Slovak Telekom had a record 663,000 subscribers to its digital TV services at the end of the third quarter. This, according to the company in its latest set of results, was 2.9% more than the 644,000 posted in the same period last year. At the same time,
Koch Films launches Superfresh on Amazon Prime Video
German independent film distributor Koch Films has launched subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) channel Superfresh on streaming platform Amazon Prime Video. Superfresh offers new current films of all genres every week for the monthly price of €6.99. A fre
IBC: Dutch government announces partial lockdown
IBC has said it is assessing the impact of Covid rule changes announced by the Dutch government on Friday evening. In a ministerial broadcast, acting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said there would be a partial Covid lockdown with three weeks of restrict
Two-year sentence for man who sold pirate TV on eBay
A man who sold illegal IPTV devices online through the auction site eBay has received a two-year prison sentence, suspended for two years. Fuaad Al-Saegh used two separate accounts to sell the devices that retailed between £150 and £250. Trading standards