Comcast’s Sky sues WBD over long-term TV deal
The deal, set to expire next year, dates back to 2011, allowing Sky to distribute HBO and other WBD-owned shows and movies on Sky Atlantic.
Sky Group
Sky Group is a European mass media company that is owned by American telecommunications giant Comcast. The company operates three satellite television services — Sky UK, Sky Italia (Italy) and Sky Deutschland (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) — as well as the Now TV streaming service in the United Kingdom.
ITV to end transmission of SD feeds on satellite
The move will impact TV viewers who have not yet upgraded their satellite TV boxes to support high definition signals.
British regulator says Sky ran “misleading” Now TV discount offer
The agency said a campaign for a discounted TV package ran afoul of misleading advertising rules by not fully disclosing its limitations.
Comcast brings Xumo Play to Sky devices in United Kingdom
It marks the first time Xumo Play, as a service, has been made available outside the United States.
WBD could launch Max in UK after Sky deal runs out
The entertainment giant has explored possible ways to bundle Max with various telecom products, according to a report.
Now Broadband tops Ofcom’s list of problematic providers in Q1
More customers complained about Comcast’s Now Broadband than any other British home Internet provider during the first three months of the year, Ofcom says.
WNBA secures national TV deal with NBC, ESPN, Prime Video
The WNBA has inked a multi-year national broadcast partnership with Comcast’s NBC, Disney’s ESPN and Amazon’s Prime Video through 2036.
Man arrested for fraud, money laundering in Sky pirate operation
A 52-year-old British man was arrested by local police on suspicion of fraud and money laundering in connection with an illegal broadcast operation involving programming from Sky television.
Sky Stream device coming to Italy in June
Comcast’s Sky Group is bringing its streaming TV device, called Sky Stream, to customers in Italy.
Priya Dogra lands at Sky Group as new advertising chief
Priya Dogra is joining Comcast’s Sky Group as its new Chief Advertising & New Revenue Officer, starting next month.