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.
Comcast shifting more services to Sky streaming boxes
Comcast's Sky says it will shift more services to its streaming set-top boxes, but will still support satellites for a few more years.
Comcast to release X1-powered Sky Stream box in UK
Comcast will release a standalone Sky Stream device for pay television customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland later this year.
AT&T pulling global CNN feed from UK cable systems
CNN International will no longer be available on British cable television systems starting next month.
Some Sky customers to get Paramount Plus for free
ViacomCBS and Comcast's Sky Group have signed a pact that will see Sky Q users get first bite at Paramount Plus.
Comcast to retire Sky satellite’s flagship network Sky One
After nearly four decades in operation, Sky's corporate owner feels it's time to move on from their flagship network.
Comcast considers global launch for Peacock streaming service
Comcast executives are considering plans to bring Peacock to an international audience.
Disney Plus lands on Sky boxes, streaming sticks in Germany
Disney Plus is now available to Sky Deutschland and Sky Ticket customers on Sky Q and the Sky Ticket TV Stick.
Comcast may try to distribute its Flex box to non-customers
A Comcast executive hinted this week that the cable company may distribute its streaming TV hardware beyond its customer base.
Comcast elevates Dana Strong to CEO role at Sky Group
Dana Strong has been promoted to the role of CEO of Comcast's Sky satellite business in Europe, the company announced.
Comcast to open retail stores in UK for Sky satellite
Comcast will soon open retail Sky television stores to sell TV and other services directly to customers.
Comcast puts NBC Sky World News channel on indefinite hiatus
Comcast has halted plans to launch a new global news channel co-branded with its NBC News and Sky satellite properties, according to a source.
Sky customers getting Disney Plus later this month
Satellite broadcaster Sky has struck a non-exclusive agreement with the Walt Disney Company to bring the new streaming service Disney Plus to Sky Q set-top boxes later this month.