Jun 12 2019
Broadcasting regulator Ofcom has given “provisional” approval to plans that would enable shows to be available on the BBC iPlayer for longer. The BBC wants to change the iPlayer from a 30-day catch-up service to one where programmes are available for 12 months as standard. After a competition assessment, Ofcom decided the changes could “deliver […]
Jun 7 2019
French free-to-view platform Fransat is welcoming back the TF1 4K channel. It will enable reception throughout the summer months across France as the broadcaster screens a string of top sporting events. The action begins on Friday evening at 21:00 CET with the opening match of the FIFA Women’s World Cup. The competition runs through until […]
Jun 6 2019
UKTV has announced that its on-demand app, UKTV Play, is now available on Apple TV where its vast catalogue of shows can be easily discovered. The service is also integrated with the all-new Apple TV app which brings together different ways to watch TV, as well as universal search and Siri, so users can easily […]
May 23 2019
The FA Cup will be shown exclusively on free-to-air television from 2021 after ITV joined the BBC in winning rights to broadcast the competition. The four-year deal means ITV will replace BT Sport in sharing rights with the BBC from the 2021-22 season. ITV will show more than 20 matches a season and the deal […]
May 22 2019
The C-Band Alliance (CBA) proposal to clear 200 MHz (inclusive of a 20 MHz guard band) of C-band spectrum within 18-36 months of a final FCC order remains the fastest, most efficient way to transition a substantial amount of mid-band spectrum to terrestrial 5G mobile service while providing uninterrupted service to existing customers. Compared to […]
May 22 2019
According to the CSA’s Audiovisual Equipment Observatory report, which looks at audiovisual equipment used by households in metropolitan France, IPTV, which was running equal with DTT in 2017, has now overtaken terrestrial reception with 56.7% of homes having an IPTV connection compared to 53.7% that receive TV through digital terrestrial network known as TNT. Satellite […]
May 14 2019
Disney and Comcast announced a deal under which Disney will assume full operational control of Hulu, effective immediately. Within five years, Comcast has agreed to sell its Hulu stake to Disney for at least $5.8 billion. Under the deal, Comcast’s NBCUniversal will continue to license content to Hulu through late 2024. However, as soon as […]
May 9 2019
Arianespace announced today that it has been selected by exactEarth to launch the ESAIL satellite using a Vega as part of the launcher’s Small Spacecraft Mission Service (SSMS) Proof of Concept (POC) flight. It is the final contract signed by Arianespace for this POC flight, which is now completely booked with 42 payloads onboard. The […]
May 2 2019
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Thursday initiated an auction for the issuance of 70 more licences for satellite TV broadcast stations. Total 187 companies have been participating in the auction of licences for seven categories including news and current affairs, education, sports, regional languages, health, entertainment and agriculture. At the start of […]
May 1 2019
Japan’s Nikkei Asian Review reports that Chinese mobile giant Huawei is working on 5G televisions. The report says that the displays could also be 8K capable. If correct, it could be a TV industry first. The TVs will be equipped with a 5G module as well as a high-end 8K resolution display, sources familiar with the […]
May 1 2019
The historic meeting between the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox at London Stadium will be shown live on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website. The games on 29 and 30 June are part of a two-year deal signed by Major League Baseball and BBC Sport to stream the London Series in the […]
Jun 13 2019
Viacom planning to add Pluto TV content to My5
Viacom is looking to expand Pluto TV more aggressively internationally, including adding Pluto TV content to UK on-demand platform My5, according to David Lynn, CEO, Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN). Speaking at the Variety TV Summit in London this morning, Lynn said that VIMN was increasingly looking to develop as a platform business, in particular […]
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By Expat • Channel 5 • • Tags: My5, Pluto TV