Struggling international streamer Viaplay has again pushed back the release of its Q3 results as it continues restructuring negotiations. The board decided to push back the publication of its Q3 2023 numbers to after close of trading on NASDAQ Stockholm on November 30th, as intense discussions continue with its largest shareholders, lenders and bondholders on […]
The total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in Hong Kong is forecast to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.1 per cent from $5.8 billion (€5.2bn) in 2022 to $6.1 billion in 2027, mainly supported by the mobile data and fixed broadband segments, according to GlobalData, the data and analytics company. GlobalData’s […]
Sky has agreed new five-year partnerships with both ATP Media, the broadcast arm of the ATP, and WTA Ventures, the commercial arm of the WTA, which will see over 80 tournaments made up of 4,000 matches available on Sky Sports, NOW and WOW. Both Tours will be available for fans year-round with Sky having secured […]
In September, World Rugby partnered with Endeavor Streaming to launch the RugbyPass TV streaming service, bringing live and on-demand content of the 2023 Rugby World Cup directly to fans around the world. Since its launch, the platform has seen strong viewing figures and hit streaming milestones, attracting 350K+ subscribers and a total 1.7 million users […]
Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has announced a proposal to eliminate video service junk fee billing practices by cable operators and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) service providers and study their impact on consumer choices. The proposal will be voted on during the December 13th Open Meeting. “No one wants to pay junk fees for […]
The Johor Bahru Sessions Court in Malaysia has charged an individual, Lee Ah Moy, for selling TV boxes pre-loaded with unauthorised Astro content under Section 43AA (1)(c) of the Copyright Act 1987. He was fined RM16,000 (€3,140) in default three months imprisonment. The offence was committed on November 3rd 2022 in a retail outlet in […]
Global pay-TV penetration will see its first-ever yearly decline in 2024, according to research by Ampere Analysis. The drop will follow pay-TV penetration peaking at 60.3 per cent in Q4 2023 according to the research, which forecasts that by 2028 global pay-TV penetration will have fallen by almost four percentage points. In North America, pay-TV […]
TV and radio audiences could see more high quality British programmes hitting screens and speakers as new laws to maximise the potential of UK broadcasters are debated in Parliament today [November 21st]. The Media Bill, which has its Second Reading in the House of Commons, will update decades-old legislation to unleash the power of British […]
Subscribers to Spanish pay-TV platform Movistar will have to pay up to €3 more per month starting in mid-January 2024. The company is increasing the price on the grounds of providing a better offer and connectivity both in coverage and quality of service. Movistar Max will increase its price from €57.90 to €59.90 a month, […]
DAZN, the sports streaming service, and YouTube, have partnered to make NFL Game Pass available as a Primetime Channel in the UK and Germany. Marking the launch of their global partnership, the companies say this collaboration is step forward in delivering premium sports content to American football enthusiasts in the UK and Germany as conveniently […]