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Singapore: Illegal app blocking orders

Singapore’s High Court has ordered the city-state’s Internet Service Providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on Android TV boxes. Such TV boxes are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps, which flagrantly infringe copyright by acting as gateways to websites streaming pirated content, are preloaded on […]

November 23, 2018By Colin Mann

GfK: Black Friday TVs cheaper last year

Black Friday is here and following media articles over the last few days talking about the authenticity of Black Friday deals, GfK has provided some live pricing data from its Online Pricing Intelligence (OPI). In the television category, there are less models being promoted this year. Half of models (49.2 per cent) are on sale […]

November 23, 2018

Singtel TV scores Premier League rights

Singapore’s Singtel TV is set to bring the next three seasons of the Premier League to Singapore fans. Running from August 2019 to May 2022, the latest rights deal will make Singtel TV the official broadcaster of the Premier League in Singapore for 12 consecutive years. “We are pleased to continue offering fans front row […]

November 23, 2018

Portugal: Eleven Sports streams Bundesliga on Facebook

For the first time in Portugal, Eleven Sports will show Bundesliga football live on Facebook as part of an innovative strategy reach fans across the nation. On November 24th, Bayern München will take on Fortuna Düsseldorf, and all Facebook users in the country can watch the game for free via the Eleven Sports page. Jorge […]

November 23, 2018

TVPlayer adds FOX channel

TVPlayer, the UK streaming platfrim, has added the FOX channel in HD as part of its subscription packages and is immediately available to all new and existing customers on the Premium and Premium+ packs. FOX is a premium entertainment channel, delivering a line-up of popular shows to watch live and on catch-up including The Walking Dead, American […]

November 23, 2018

Huber+Suhner boosts railway broadband

With consumer needs for on-board connectivity changing the landscape of rail across the world, Huber+Suhner has developed its five-port antenna to aid passenger experience and enable them to work, play and communicate seamlessly. The offering also benefits operators, allowing them to boost their data transmission by using fewer antennas, while also enhancing the flexibility of […]

November 23, 2018By Chris Forrester

Nilsson elected Chairman of the Board of Telia Lietuva

Tthe Board of Telia Lietuva has elected Emil Nilsson as the Chairman of the Board and the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee of Telia Lietuva for the current term of the Board, i.e. till April 27th 2019. Nilsson is Senior Vice President & Head of cluster Lithuania, Estonia and Denmark (LED) and Region Eurasia at […]

November 23, 2018

Research: Brits ditch PCs, DVDs for smart devices

Brits are ditching their DVD players and desktop PCs and increasingly turning to newer technology – with smart TVs and smart watches on the rise – according to findings from comms regulator Ofcom. Shoppers in the UK are predicted to spend billions of pounds again this year on Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and much […]

November 22, 2018

KIPCO bailing out on OSN

One of Kuwait’s sovereign wealth funds, KIPCO is looking to sell its stake in Dubai-based pay-TV operator OSN (the former Orbit-Showtime Network). Goldman Sachs has reportedly been hired to find a buyer. While the reports have not said that KIPCO has ‘had enough’ of being patient with OSN, the most recent data indicates that its […]

November 22, 2018By Chris Forrester

Spain: Telcos support consolidation for 5G

Spain’s largest telco operators – Movistar, Orange and Vodafone – have given their support to consolidation moves in the market for the development of 5G. At a meeting organised by trade union UGT, the top managers of the companies said that the number of operators should be reduced with also changes in the regulatory framework. […]

November 22, 2018From David Del Valle in Madrid