Europe
Stories and analysis on the technology, media and telecommunications industry in Europe.
STN launches HD channels on Intelsat’s Galaxy 19
Slovenia-based STN has launched the first high-definition television platform on Intelsat's Galaxy 19.
Brits complain of laggy connections, other broadband issues
A consumer survey shows the United Kingdom's high-speed Internet services still have a long way to go.
Disney licenses shows to Channel 4 streaming service
Disney has agreed to license older TV comedies, thrillers and dramas to Channel 4 for its streaming service.
DAZN offers ticket purchases through streaming app in Italy
DAZN and Vivaticket are partnering on a new initiative that will allow sports streamers to buy event tickets while they watch live matches.
Sky invests £500 million in content production during 2022
The figure, which included content production across Europe, was released in Sky Group's annual impact report for 2022.
Paramount’s Pluto TV comes to Virgin Media boxes
Paramount Global's free, ad-supported streaming service Pluto TV is now available to customers of Virgin Media in the United Kingdom.
ProSieben Sat.1 elects new supervisory board
ProSieben Sat.1 installed a new supervisory board at the company's annual shareholder meeting in Unterföhring last week.
Ofcom to investigate complaints against talk shows
British television regulator Ofcom has launched investigations against a pair of political talk shows and their channels.
Sports driving subscription growth in U.K., report says
British sports fans are more than willing to pay for cable, satellite and streaming to watch matches, even amid concerns over increased costs of living.
Rakuten to launch free streaming channel in Poland
Streaming company Rakuten TV is launching its first free, ad-supported channel in Poland next month.
DAZN asks Italian lawmakers to speed up anti-piracy law
DAZN is calling on Italian lawmakers to pass legislation that would require ISPs to block access to websites that illegally stream sports content.
Sky Germany to stop producing original series in 2024
Comcast's pay television company in Germany, Sky Deutschland, will stop producing its own original series next year.