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Europe’s broadcasters retain UHF band

Broadcasting will remain the only primary service in the frequency band 470–694 MHz across ITU Region 1, which includes Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia. The decision, taken at the ITU World Radiocommunications Conference (WRC-23) in Dubai, is a boost to EBU Members, who rely on the UHF band for terrestrial television […]

December 18, 2023By Colin Mann

Agile TV seeks European expansion

Agile Content, the technology provider for TV content that operates pay-TV service Agile TV, is breaking into other European countries such as Italy, Germany, Portugal and Sweden, as well as Brazil in Latin America. “We will replicate our Spanish model in Italy”, said Alfredo Redondo, CEO of Agile Content, to Crónica Vasca, adding that “80 […]

December 8, 2023From David Del Valle in Madrid

Study: Advanced European countries slow to improve broadband

Surfshark’s Digital Quality of Life Index has evaluated countries’ digital wellbeing based on five core pillars — internet quality, internet affordability, e-government, e-infrastructure, and e-security — which are made up of 14 indicators. Surfshark found that even the top countries in the Index have their weaknesses. “One of the primary goals of the Digital Quality […]

October 31, 2023

Prasad acquires Omnimago

Prasad Corporation, the integrated digitalisation services provider, has announced the acquisition of Omnimago the German media post-production company. Prasad says the acquisition demonstrates its long-standing commitment to preserving cinematic and national archival treasures across the globe through the provision of holistic digital transformation solutions. Through Omnimago, Prasad expands its global footprint and strengthens its position […]

October 31, 2023

ACT condemns “irresponsible” EU watchdog vote

ACT, the Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe, has issued a statement saying it “deplores” the vote that took place today (October 25th) in the European Parliament’s IMCO (Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee). The statement reads: “Contractual freedom and territorial exclusivity are at the heart of how the audiovisual […]

October 25, 2023

Samsung TV Plus expands channel lineup in Europe

Samsung Electronics has announced a slate of new Samsung TV Plus channels in Europe, bringing audiences of the FAST streaming service even more regional content from a range of European broadcasters. These new partnerships between Samsung TV Plus and European broadcasters, including ZDF, ITV Studios, Viasat World, and Newen, further demonstrates the growth and improved […]

October 13, 2023

Hustler Video and LFP Broadcasting to begin filming in Europe

Hustler Video and LFP Broadcasting, one of Europe’s largest distributors of adult entertainment content, has begun productions in Europe. The group’s new EVP of Broadcasting Worldwide, Stephanie Meyer, has added to the company’s release slate and offerings to consumers by increasing Hustler productions outside of the US. Meyer is expanding a new strategy of more […]

October 12, 2023

IMG to represent NFL rights in Asia, Europe

IMG has secured an agreement to exclusively manage the NFL’s media rights in 30+ international markets across Asia and Europe from 2024.  The three-year deal will see IMG manage the NFL’s network of broadcast deals across the territories for its current rights cycle. IMG will also provide strategic advice and guidance on the local media […]

September 28, 2023

ESPI launches Europe in Space vision

The European Space Policy Institute (ESPI), Europe’s independent Think Tank for Space, has presented ESPI-2040 – Space for Prosperity, Peace and Future Generations, a bold policy vision for Europe in space in the coming decades. ESPI-2040, advocates for Europe as a strong partner in space for the world. It outlines how space can provide solutions […]

September 26, 2023By Chris Forrester

Zayo enables 400G European network

Zayo Group has announced that its future-ready network in Europe is fully 400G enabled, providing enhanced capacity and scalability for businesses throughout Europe and across the globe. Zayo’s 400G network allows businesses, data centres, carriers and hyperscalers to access high bandwidth, low latency connectivity throughout Europe with the most direct routing for multi-cloud and multi-market […]

September 26, 2023