Oct 11 2016
ITV is preparing to launch more HD versions of ITV HD by the end of the year. The move will enable viewers on satellite to see a more localised version of ITV, and will make at least one sub-region from each of the main ITV regions in England and Wales vailable in HD. In the […]
Oct 11 2016
Sky has invested $2 million in Caavo, a US-based consumer electronics start-up, in the latest of a series of investments in innovative, early-stage companies. Caavo was founded in 2015 by Andrew Einaudi, Ashish Aggarwal, Vinod Gopinath and Blake Krikorian with a vision to dramatically improve the in-home entertainment experience for consumers, by offering easy-to-use and […]
Oct 10 2016
The UK government is considering proposals to restrict betting commercials on daytime TV in its review into fixed-odds betting terminals. The move would be significant for broadcasters such as Sky and BT Sport, whose football coverage attracts million of pounds in revenue each year from betting ads. This summer Sky Sports made a three-year deal […]
Oct 10 2016
Globecast has been selected by Arirang TV to launch its new HD channel on Sky’s satellite platform in the UK and Ireland. Arirang TV is a Seoul-based public service broadcaster that provides a mix of English language news, cultural programmes, educational shows and documentaries and is the first Korean channel available to Sky viewers. Didier […]
Sep 26 2016
South Korea’s international channel Arirang World has launched in HD for viewers with Sky and Freesat following several weeks of tests. The channel, operated by the Korea International Broadcasting Foundation, went live on Sky and Freesat just after 4pm, and delivers news, cultural affairs and documentaries to international audiences in the English language. The channel […]
Sep 19 2016
Viceland, the new linear TV channel from Vice Media, has launched in the on Sky’s pay TV platform and its Now TV service. The channel, headed by Hollywood director and producer Spike Jonze, will be available 24 hours a day, with a diet of lifestyle and entertainment programming aimed at a young adult audience. Launch […]
Sep 11 2016
Sky’s low-cost streaming service NOW TV suffered severe problems on Saturday, which made it impossible for customers to make payments, buy new passes or update their card details. Additionally, mobile users accessing the service via the iOS and Android apps were unable to stream content for several hours on Saturday. NOW TV reported both issues […]
Aug 18 2016
A+E Networks is to begin the roll-out of a new entertainment channel in the UK on digital terrestrial platform Freeview and pay TV service Sky next month. Blaze will launch on September 20 as a free-to-air (FTA) channel and TV Everywhere service, offering live streaming and catch-up to viewers in the UK and Ireland. The […]
Aug 16 2016
Sky has launched Sky Fibre Max, giving its customers access to what it desribes as a “super reliable fibre broadband” service. Sky Fibre Max offers download speeds of up to 76Mb and totally unlimited usage and is available to customers for £25 (€28.71) a month, plus Sky Line Rental. Sky Fibre Max allows customers to […]
Aug 16 2016
Sky is planning to expand its presence in more European markets, kicking off with the launch of a version of its Now TV online service in Spain, according to a report by the Sunday Telegraph. According to the paper, Sky sees the launch of Now TV in Spain, where the service is expected be offered […]
Aug 11 2016
Dial Square 86 Limited, the holding company for The RightsXchange Limited (“TRX”), has announced today that Sky and Channel 4’s Indie Growth Fund have invested in the company’s latest financing round, which will raise up to £5.2m for TRX. TRX is a new global online deal-making tool that enables TV rights buyers and sellers from […]
New Broadcast 2040+ research
BBC to switch off all SD satellite channels
ITV2/3/4 HD FTA
Successful launch of EUTELSAT HOTBIRD 13F satellite
PBS America has launched on Freeview PlayITV will rebrand main channel as ITV1
Channel 4 HD coming to 104
ITV Hub will soon no longer be available on some Freesat devices
Freeview channel changes & closures“Protect traditional TV & radio” say the British people as Broadcast 2040+ campaign launches
Oct 13 2016
Sky phases out Sky+
Sky is phasing out its Sky+ boxes, making all new customers opt for its latest-generation Sky Q advanced TV service. The move, which was introduced last week, means that the 1TB version of the Sky Q box will now be included with all Sky TV bundles, including the entry-level ‘original bundle’ which is available for […]
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By Expat • SKY • Tags: Sky, Sky HD, Sky Q