Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
Spain to stop transmitting standard definition TV signals
Spain is moving forward with the planned shutdown of SD-only broadcast TV transmissions, now scheduled for February 14.
Sky UK CEO Stephen van Rooyen to step down
After nearly two decades at Sky's U.K. business unit, Stephen van Rooyen is planning to leave the company.
Netflix offers ad-based tier to French supermarket shoppers
The partnership will see Carrefour Plus members get grocery discounts and delivery perks, as well as Netflix with Ads.
Spain’s RTVE to begin broadcasting national 4K channel in February
RTVE plans to debut a national 4K video feed of its main broadcast channel in February.
Investment bank floats potential BT-Starlink partnership
The pact could help BT deploy broadband Internet in rural areas where fixed-wireless or fiber-based services are difficult to deploy.
WBD renews movie distribution deal with Canal Plus Group
WBD has renewed its long-time content distribution deal with French media company Canal Plus Group.
Alexandre Fonseca leaves Altice Group following corruption probe
Fonseca was not named as a suspect in the matter, which involved the company's Portugal operations.
DAZN brings streaming apps to Sky platforms in UK
DAZN has launched its streaming app to Sky's connected TV platforms in the United Kingdom.
Virgin Media drops NBC News Now from TV platform
Comcast-owned Sky will continue offering the network, while Virgin Media is pushing subscribers toward other news channels.
Zee One launches on Rakuten TV in Europe’s DACH region
Zee One is bringing its slate of Indian and Bollywood films and TV shows to streamers in Germany via Rakuten TV.
Amazon to subject Prime Video streamers in UK to ads, too
The move will take place in February, about a month after the Amazon-owned service incorporates ads into the American version of Prime Video.
WBD acquires Turkish streamer BluTV
WBD has acquired full control of Turkish streamer BluTV after several years of a strategic partnership between the two companies.