Teleste Networks and Polystar, part of Elisa Industriq, have announced a strategic partnership to accelerate the digital transformation of cable network operations. As cable operators upgrade toward 10G‑capable infrastructure and face rising expectations for reliability and performance, the collaboration enables a shift from reactive maintenance to proactive, automated, and predictive, data-driven operations. Cable networks generate […]

Liberty Global has entered into a definitive agreement with Vodafone Group to acquire Vodafone’s 50 per cent shareholding in their Dutch telecommunications joint venture, VodafoneZiggo. Under the terms of the agreement, Vodafone will receive €1.0 billion in cash and a 10 per cent stake in a new Benelux company to be named Ziggo Group which […]

November 2025 delivered what Nielsen has described as “one of the most historic months to date” in its report of The Gauge, the monthly snapshot of total TV and streaming consumption in the US. The five-week reporting interval produced a 5.5 per cent monthly increase in television usage, with live sports driving broadcast to its […]

John Malone is to step down from his Chairman roles at Liberty Global and Liberty Media, transitioning to Chairman Emeritus. Malone will step down from the Liberty Global Board effective January 1st 2026 and transition to Chairman Emeritus. In this capacity, Malone will continue to provide active counsel and strategic insight to Liberty Global and […]

Global broadband subscribers surpassed 1.53 billion in Q2 2025, marking a 1.1 per cent growth, according to data from Point Topic. Broadband subscriptions declined in 24 countries, compared to 22 in Q1 2025. In some of these markets consumers are migrating to mobile broadband, others are experiencing economic headwinds or are already highly saturated. Some […]

The US cable industry is delivering economic benefits nationwide, generating $568.7 billion (€487.9bn) in total economic output and supporting 1.3 million jobs across the country, according to a report commissioned by NCTA – The Internet & Television Association and conducted by Chmura Economics & Analytics. Additional findings in the study, Investing In America 2024: The […]

Many US cable television subscribers remain with their providers due to barriers such as restrictive contracts, limited provider availability by location, and the complexity of switching, which is why subscribers stay despite lower satisfaction levels than live TV streaming, according to the J.D. Power 2025 US Television Service Provider Satisfaction Study. Specifically, Cable TV customers […]

Charter has shed 80,000 TV subs in the last quarter while also cutting losses. The company, that has unveiled a merger deal with Cox Communications, also lost 117,000 Internet customers and added 500,000 mobile subscribers. It was actually an improvement for Charter. The company lost 408,000 video subscribers and 149,000 Internet customers in the same […]

Americable Japan International and OpenVault have announced a multi-year agreement for deployment of OpenVault’s Proactive Network Maintenance (PNM) solutions across broadband systems serving United States military bases in Japan. Americable will use OpenVault’s OV PNM solution and advanced mobile diagnostic tools to fulfill key operational objectives across its network, including prevention of service disruptions, faster […]

In Nielsen’s 50th monthly report of The Gauge – a snapshot of total TV and streaming consumption in the US – streaming viewership surged again in June to represent 46 per cent of television usage. Time spent streaming was up 5.4 per cent over May, which was primarily driven by both a standout month for […]