All Content & TV articles – Page 9
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Content & TV
Ex-BT chief Patterson tipped for Super League top-spot
Former BT CEO Patterson said to be among those considered for controversial European Super League stewardship. Former employer BT stands against the breakaway league proposals.
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Public Affairs
Vodafone Germany braces for cable rule changes
New law could end bundling cable TV with housing association rental fees. VfD could lose two million subscribers, estimates Jefferies.
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Public Affairs
EC quietly drops Ziggo Sport probe
Antitrust investigation that sparked EC’s 2018 office raid closed down, with little revealed regarding what was behind it.
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Enterprise (B2B)
Nevion upgrades BT’s FacilityLine
Longstanding media transport partner Nevion upgrades BT Media & Broadcast’s video exchange service with its VideoIPath solution.
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Content & TV
Vodafone shoots for ‘world leadership’ as TV platform goes live in Germany
Sky’s the limit for Vodafone TV cloud platform ambition. Big step in TV platform consolidation across the Group. Migration underway in Germany.
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Content & TV
Deutsche Telekom preps move into edge-based TV
Group putting connectivity and cloud together with plan for rollout of personalised, low latency-reliant TV services layer. Another sign of rampup of capabilities for a big Magenta commercial push ahead of Euro 2024.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica’s Core Markets: Vivo-Claro deal gets checked
Vivo’s RAN-sharing agreement with Claro gets unwanted attention from CADE amid competition concerns.
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Strategy & Change
Play axed from Telefónica Mexico’s content offering
OB opting to strengthen alliances with other OTT players instead of building out own video content platform. Movistar Play remains live in a host of other Latin American markets, but ambitious growth targets across LatAm far off realisation.
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Innovation (R&D)
5G Create: UK MNOs left with bit parts
Another nine projects added to the state-backed funding call. BT/EE, O2, and Three support AR, broadcasting, and logistics use-cases. Emerging players take lead roles.
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Content & TV
Cloud-based Vodafone TV platform rolls into Germany
Platform launch is one of multiple moves in German TV revamp. Start of migration appears to be happening several months behind schedule. Rollout solidifies Group strategy for TV technology platform.
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Premium
BT Sport converts rights deal with Premiership Rugby
Group eventually signs £110m three-year extension after reported disagreements over valuation. BT continues to invest in regional Welsh club rugby with three-year sponsorship extension.
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M&A
Vodafone Albania quietly plans second cableco buy
OpCo looking to add another string to its convergence bow through a takeover of cable TV player ApNet. Takeover another signal of continued Vodafone commitment to Albania despite recent exit rumours and suggestions by Group leadership that more asset sales could be in pipeline.
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Consumer (B2C)
Movistar steps up smart-home drive
Longstanding partner and stakeholder CaixaBank namechecked as partner on TV-based payment solution. Group’s smart-home play given potential leg up by pandemic, with expanded Living Apps catalogue.
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Content & TV
Telefónica and Hispasat renew acquaintances (again)
Three year-deal to transmit services from AMC Networks-owned channel provider. Group extends longstanding and multi-purpose partnership with former investment.
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Products & Services
TVision relaunch blurred by carriage disputes
New live-TV streaming service raises hackles of media partners over how channels are distributed. Sievert does not see TVision as a profit pool, or loss leader, but way to stimulate demand for 5G and fixed wireless broadband. TVision Home to shutter on 30 December 2020.
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M&A
Could Telefónica hold key in Prisa power play?
Manoeuvring said to be taking place around Telefónica’s residual holding in media group. Group reportedly open to selling 9.4%-stake but not at any price.
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M&A
Forthnet share shuffle puts United Group in charge
Pending takeover ends will-they-won’t-they saga of possible Vodafone and Wind buyout. Forthnet MVNO supported by Vodafone Greece yet to be launched commercially, but reflects competitive threat for OpCo to ponder. Move for Wind rumoured as next step for United.
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Products & Services
Telefónica|Vivo gearing up for Disney+ launch
Vivo melding OTT service with three separate payment plans from mid-November 2020. OTT market spiking, with operator attempting to keep pace.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: 5G Broadcast on the cards; Samsung edtech partnership flagged
TDE working on 5G-based in-vehicle broadcasting.