The Independent Networks Co-operative Association (INCA) – a co-operative trade association for next generation broadband services – has expressed its support for the measures announced by the UK government in agreement with the telecommunications industry to protect consumers during the Covid-19 international health crisis. “At a time when all reaches of the country are affected […]
The UK’s telecoms providers have joined together to highlight the essential work tens of thousands of dedicated staff are carrying out to ensure the country stays connected during the coronavirus crisis. In a joint advert that has appeared in national and regional newspapers, the majority of the UK’s main broadband and mobile providers, with the […]
The Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK’s House of Commons has launched an inquiry which will consider the future of public service broadcasting (PSB) in a digital age. How PSB is funded, the content offered and how it is regulated will be examined against alternative subscription, streaming services and Freeview services. In […]
BBC local radio is teaming up with manufacturers, retailers and a loneliness charity to offer free DAB radios to the most vulnerable people aged over 70. It comes as millions of people are forced to stay in their homes and isolate from their friends and families because of the Coronavirus outbreak. Radio is a vital […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has issued a recommendation for public service media organisations to continue their efforts to avoid Internet congestion and manage the potential impact of streaming media consumption during the Covid-19 pandemic. The full text of the EBU Technical Recommendation is available on the EBU T&I website. The Recommendation was approved by […]
The UK’s public service broadcasters (BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, S4C) have come together to ask the Government to work with them to support freelancers working in the broadcasting industry during this unprecedented period. In a joint letter to the Chancellor signed by all the PSBs, the broadcasters highlight the value of the freelancers […]
The GSMA has outlined the financial compensation package for the cancellation of MWC Barcelona 2020 due to Coronavirus. Companies are eligible for credit towards future events or a partial cash refund – but only if they weren’t among those that dropped out before the show was officially cancelled. Smaller exhibitors are being offered a full […]
The Portuguese government has authorised telecommunications operators to choose the priority services to reach customers. The aim is to ensure the security and responsiveness of fixed and mobile telecommunications networks during the Covid-19 pandemic. In practice, this means that operators can introduce limits on certain services, such as OTT and online gaming, in case of […]
UTECA, the Association that groups together the main private TV channels in Spain, has urged the government to take action to mitigate the “drastic fall” in TV ad revenues as a result of Covid-19. In a statement, UTECA pointed out the “paradox” the TV sector is experiencing with a 40 per cent growth in the […]
Amid the Covid-19 crisis, ITV has issued a trading update. Carolyn McCall, ITV Chief Executive, commented: “We are operating in unprecedented and uncertain times, requiring us to take difficult decisions, plan carefully and act with speed. Our absolute priority is to protect our people, while trying to ensure that we deliver the news and programmes […]