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Roam Research
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Virgin Media O2 accelerates UK 5G upgrade programme | Computer Weekly

Virgin Media O2 is investing £700m to upgrade its mobile network, focusing on high-demand areas and enhancing 5G+ technology.
#connected-tv
fromAol
6 hours ago
Television

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Television
fromMiami Herald
5 hours ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is evolving to engage audiences in social spaces like restaurants and gyms, reflecting a shift in consumer behavior towards experiences.
Television
fromAol
6 hours ago

The rise of CTV IRL: Valuable TV audiences are no longer just sitting at home

Connected TV is expanding into public spaces, transforming how audiences engage with content outside the home.
Media industry
fromIndependent
20 hours ago

Inside Sky's war on dodgy boxes: 'A member of the family who is a garda has one - half the station has them'

Media companies are considering legal action against illegal streaming, but public sentiment suggests users view it as a victimless crime.
#amazon
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago
Business

Amazon's Globalstar play about spectrum, not just hardware

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for its valuable licensed spectrum and ground infrastructure.
fromMoney Digest
5 days ago
Media industry

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
12 hours ago

Amazon's Globalstar play about spectrum, not just hardware

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for its valuable licensed spectrum and ground infrastructure.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
5 days ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Sky should drop 'greedy' legal action against dodgy box users, TD Paul Murphy says

Sky intends to use the information obtained from a court case to take legal actions against the resellers and some of the end users, marking the first time end users could face legal action.
EU data protection
#bbc
fromTheregister
1 day ago
London startup

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
fromTheregister
4 days ago
Media industry

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
London startup
fromTheregister
1 day ago

BBC puts out fresh 800M IT contract to tender

The BBC is seeking a supplier for Project Petra, an IT contract valued at £793 million to automate and support its workforce.
Media industry
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Ex-Google exec Matt Brittin now runs the BBC

Matt Brittin, the new Director-General of the BBC, faces challenges due to his lack of media experience and Google's controversial reputation.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 day ago

Net Insight introduces programmable video production network | Computer Weekly

Programmable Trust Boundaries enable predictable live media interconnection across distributed networks and cloud environments.
Poker
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

Digital Wallets and the Future of Casino Payments in the UK

Digital wallets are preferred for online payments due to their speed, ease of use, and enhanced privacy, especially in casino transactions.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
3 days ago

AT&T now offers a single subscription for both wireless service and home internet

AT&T's OneConnect offers combined wireless and fiber internet service starting at $90, potentially saving customers money.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

France begins shutdown of 2G network

Orange will deactivate its 2G network in parts of France starting April 1, affecting 28 municipalities and over 1.5 million devices.
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Comcast Xfinity now available in Ona, West Virginia

Xfinity brings Internet, mobile, entertainment, and smart home services into one simple, seamless solution - giving customers more speed, savings, and control over their connected lives.
Marketing tech
fromMarketing Dive
5 days ago

The battle for attention on CTV: Premium video platforms vs. YouTube

VAB partnered with TVision to analyze CTV content consumption across various platforms, revealing significant lifts in brand metrics.
Business intelligence
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Starlink reshapes satellite communications as industry enters terabit era | Computer Weekly

The satellite communications market is rapidly expanding, driven by demand for high-performance connectivity and the influence of non-geostationary orbit constellations like Starlink.
Roam Research
fromTelecompetitor
1 day ago

Ripple Fiber introduces 8 Gig tier

Ripple Fiber introduces 5 Gig and 8 Gig internet packages, enhancing reliability and speed for residential and business customers.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 days ago

Digital entertainment grew 7x faster than the UK economy - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The UK digital entertainment sector hit £13.5 billion in revenue in 2025, reflecting a 7.1% year-over-year growth, significantly outpacing the general economy's growth rate of 1.3%.
Digital life
#cityfibre
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network | Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches an 8.5Gb product to enhance multi-gigabit broadband access for UK homes and businesses, supporting innovation and economic growth.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

CityFibre launches 8.5Gb service across wholesale multi-gig network | Computer Weekly

CityFibre launches an 8.5Gb product to enhance multi-gigabit broadband access for UK homes and businesses, supporting innovation and economic growth.
#5g
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Mobile network operators urged to help commercialise 5G live production | Computer Weekly

A consortium urges MNOs to provide standardized QoD APIs for reliable, low-latency live broadcast production connectivity.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

O2 brings 5G+ connectivity to communities across Scotland | Computer Weekly

O2 is expanding 5G+ connectivity across Scotland, benefiting over four million people with faster speeds and improved reliability.
DevOps
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Mobile network operators urged to help commercialise 5G live production | Computer Weekly

A consortium urges MNOs to provide standardized QoD APIs for reliable, low-latency live broadcast production connectivity.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

O2 brings 5G+ connectivity to communities across Scotland | Computer Weekly

O2 is expanding 5G+ connectivity across Scotland, benefiting over four million people with faster speeds and improved reliability.
#mobile-connectivity
France news
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Orange steams ahead in French railway connectivity | Computer Weekly

Mobile connectivity quality varies significantly among French rail operators, impacting passenger experience and expectations.
France news
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

Orange steams ahead in French railway connectivity | Computer Weekly

Mobile connectivity quality varies significantly among French rail operators, impacting passenger experience and expectations.
#youtube
Television
fromMakeUseOf
4 days ago

This free web app turns YouTube into a cable TV experience - and it's my favorite way to watch ad-free

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube into a nostalgic cable TV experience, offering a free, ad-free viewing option with a classic interface.
Television
fromMakeUseOf
4 days ago

This free web app turns YouTube into a cable TV experience - and it's my favorite way to watch ad-free

Channel Surfer transforms YouTube into a nostalgic cable TV experience, offering a free, ad-free viewing option with a classic interface.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Virgin Media Business Wholesale accelerates high-capacity delivery in the UK | Computer Weekly

Project Spark is designed to fundamentally reshape how high-capacity services in the UK are built, priced and delivered, supporting the next wave of digital infrastructure expansion.
London startup
Digital life
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

What Will Airlines' Use of Satellite Internet Mean for Entertainment?

Airlines are partnering with satellite internet providers to offer free wifi, transforming in-flight entertainment and passenger experience.
fromTelecompetitor
2 weeks ago

Rise Broadband rebrands to become Rise Internet

Rise Internet represents who we are today and where we're headed. We believe great internet service isn't just about speed or technology. It's about responsiveness, local customer service, honest pricing and a promise to keep improving. Strong internet isn't a luxury utility confined to big city living, it's an essential service that supports work, education, health care and daily life.
Tech industry
#hbo-max
Television
fromEngadget
1 week ago

HBO Max finally launches in the UK and Ireland

HBO Max launches in the UK and Ireland, offering various subscription plans and a wide range of content including movies and sports.
fromTelecompetitor
4 days ago

Home internet costs up, consumers hate hidden fees: Report

"The most important aspect of pricing for consumers is knowing their total price rather than an advertised price that comes with hidden fees: 88% of respondents believe all fees should be included in advertised pricing."
Digital life
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Altnets 'force to be reckoned with' in UK broadband | Computer Weekly

UK independent broadband providers (altnets) are matching established brands' full-fibre growth rates, gaining market share through superior customer service and competitive pricing despite sector consolidation pressures.
Boston real estate
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Ripple Fiber announces expansion to Haverhill, Massachusetts

Ripple Fiber will deploy high-speed fiber internet to over 10,000 homes and businesses in Haverhill, Massachusetts, with service launching later in 2026.
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Sky broadband customers have DAYS left to avoid 36 bill hike

Sky broadband customers are set for a £36 annual bill increase from 1 April, unless they leave their contract early. You can do this without paying early termination fees, because Sky doesn't lay out its pricing upfront. Under Ofcom rules, this gives you the right to leave penalty-free.
European startups
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Nokia joins Linx as technical partner for London network refresh | Computer Weekly

Linx has completed a major upgrade of its LON2 interconnection fabric in London, enhancing resilience and redundancy for its members.
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

Shared Rural Network expansion removes Islay not-spots | Computer Weekly

Island communities have long experienced mobile coverage challenges, and addressing total not-spots is a key focus of the £1.3bn Shared Rural Network (SRN) programme. Launched in 2020, the SRN is a joint initiative between the government and the UK's mobile network operators - EE and Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), as well as Three and Vodafone before their merger - to extend 4G connectivity to 95% of the UK's landmass by the end of 2025.
UK news
fromTNW | Uk
1 week ago

Openreach expands collaboration with Google Cloud AI

Openreach has constructed a digital twin of the UK's transportation corridors, integrating data for 35 million homes and businesses with national road, rail and waterway networks and its existing fibre infrastructure.
London startup
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

GFiber to combine with Astound

GFiber has always been about pushing the boundaries of what's possible for internet speed and service. This partnership with Astound and Stonepeak is the next step in our decade-long mission to redefine what customers can expect from their internet provider. It's a strategic opportunity to scale our customer-focused approach to connect more households to a truly different type of internet service.
Tech industry
#openreach
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Google Cloud, Openreach expand connectivity collaboration | Computer Weekly

Openreach and Google Cloud are enhancing sustainability and connectivity through AI and data science technologies to support the UK's digital economy.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 weeks ago

CityFibre, AllPoints Fibre introduce multi-gigabit FTTP | Computer Weekly

AllPoints Fibre Networks launched multi-gigabit FTTP services on its Aquila platform through CityFibre partnership, enabling ISPs and resellers to target high-value customers with enhanced connectivity speeds.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Government launches postcode checker to track gigabit broadband rollout across UK

The UK government launched an online address checker tool enabling households and businesses to track gigabit-capable broadband rollout timelines through Project Gigabit and commercial deployments.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

UK government boosts digital access for more than a million people | Computer Weekly

The Digital Inclusion Action Plan has enabled over a million people in the UK to access online services in its first year.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

How UK Online Casinos Are Redefining Digital Entertainment

The defining feature of today's digital entertainment market is not content alone, but distribution. Successful platforms shape how users discover products, pay for them, return them, and interact with services. UK online casinos now operate on the same logic. User acquisition is driven by performance marketing and partnerships. Retention depends on product design, personalisation and frictionless payments.
E-Commerce
Digital life
fromTelecompetitor
3 weeks ago

Good Wi-Fi key to platform choice and reducing churn: Report

In-home Wi-Fi quality is the primary differentiator between broadband platforms, with visual AI-powered self-support apps reducing churn and improving customer loyalty.
European startups
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Vodafone to use Amazon Leo satellites for cellular backhaul

Vodafone partners with Amazon Leo satellites to connect remote cellular base stations in Europe and Africa, eliminating expensive fiber infrastructure installation.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

Ofcom sets out regulation to push UK gigabit broadband to 'final phase' | Computer Weekly

Ofcom's regulatory framework aims to deliver full-fibre gigabit broadband to nearly all UK properties by 2027, with competition and investment driving productivity gains across the economy.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

UK direct-to-device satellite connectivity takes off with Virgin Media O2 | Computer Weekly

The service is the result of a UK-first partnership with SpaceX, using Starlink's low-Earth orbit satellites to deliver connectivity direct to mobile devices using O2's licensed mobile spectrum transmitted from space. The switch-on also follows recent approval by UK regulator Ofcom of the UK's first licence for satellite-to-smartphone services.
UK news
London startup
fromTheregister
2 weeks ago

Ofcom sees no need for change in next phase of fiber rollout

Ofcom's updated telecom regulations maintain existing framework while acknowledging BT's continued market dominance, requiring Openreach to share infrastructure and setting price controls for basic broadband services across most UK premises.
London startup
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 weeks ago

UK government unveils gigabit broadband upgrade tracker | Computer Weekly

The UK government launched an address checker for Project Gigabit, enabling businesses and rural communities to verify gigabit broadband upgrade eligibility, with over 750 homes and businesses gaining access daily.
fromThedrum
1 month ago

A global marketing campaign to position Vodafone as a trusted strategic partner

Step 1 Building a content framework with actual, useful content Not to bang a familiar Earnest drum, but these days far too much content doesn't have any actual... content. So for Vodafone we concentrated on creating an integrated digital campaign built on a foundation of engaging and useful information that demonstrated Vodafone's grasp of the issues facing executives today. This earned Vodafone executive attention and allowed them to build relationships based on real empathy.
Marketing
Media industry
fromExchangewire
1 month ago

Digest: UK VOD Services to Face New Ofcom Regulation; Canva Buys Animation and Marketing Startups; OOH Hit Record Revenue in 2025

UK streaming platforms with over 500,000 users face new Ofcom regulation including content standards, accessibility requirements, and direct viewer complaint mechanisms.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

Virgin Media O2 accelerates automation across mobile network | Computer Weekly

In its strategy to maintain acceptable performance levels for mobile users, VMO2 has expanded its relationship with infrastructure modernisation firm Zinkworks. VMO2) added that it is building on two years of experience monitoring its fixed broadband network, where the technology is said to have reduced repair times by more than a third, cutting the need for engineer visits by 12%.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

Big decrease in TV subscriptions as number using illegal dodgy boxes soars

Only 57pc now have pay-TV subscriptions from traditional providers, down from 70pc in 2022.
Television
London startup
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

UK broadband outage data shows Scotland suffers the most

Scottish broadband subscribers experience the most service outages in the UK, while BT customers suffer the fewest disruptions across all providers.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

UK unveils telecoms charter to curb mid-contract bill shocks

The UK government claims a new Telecoms Consumer Charter will stop customers being hit by unexpected bill increases and offer clearer pricing when signing up to deals. Britain's Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) says major telco providers - BT, Virgin Media O2 (VMO2), the newly conjoined VodafoneThree, Sky, and TalkTalk - have signed up to new commitments under the charter. The charter, however, appears to be nothing more than a voluntary code of conduct with no legal enforcement.
UK politics
Music
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Scaling the Charts: A Business Case for Accelerating Digital Streaming Momentum

Online music platforms increase access and tracking, while consistent releases, strategic promotion, and audience engagement drive sustained chart success and revenue growth.
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Virgin Media O2 owners strike 2bn deal for Netomnia in fibre consolidation push

Liberty Global and Telefónica, alongside InfraVia Capital through their Nexfibre joint venture, will acquire Netomnia, currently the UK's second-largest alternative network provider. The deal will expand Nexfibre's footprint to around 8 million households by the end of next year. Combined with Virgin Media O2's existing infrastructure, the enlarged network will cover approximately 20 million premises and serve about 6.2 million customers.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Musk's Starlink undercuts BT with UK broadband price cuts

Elon Musk's satellite internet provider Starlink has begun undercutting traditional broadband providers in the UK after rolling out aggressive price cuts, intensifying competition in Britain's fixed-line market. Starlink is now offering high-speed broadband for as little as £35 a month in selected parts of the UK, down from a previous entry-level price of £55. The move places the satellite service below comparable packages from BT, which charges around £40 a month, and Virgin Media O2, whose equivalent service is priced at £36.
Miscellaneous
fromExchangewire
2 months ago

Sky Media & DAIVID Launch AI-Powered TV Advertising Toolkit for SMEs

The toolkit's creative intelligence component, which helps maximise creative effectiveness, has been created in partnership with creative data provider DAIVID. At its core is Waymark, an AI creative studio that can produce TV ads in seconds. By using content from a brand's website, Waymark can instantly create 10-, 15-, or 30-second ads with scripts and multiple versions tailored to different audiences or locations.
Marketing tech
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Ofcom reveals telco complaint rates for Q3 2025

The UK's telecoms regulator has named and shamed the companies it receives the most customer complaints about, with certain brands cropping up more than others. EE, TalkTalk, and Vodafone generated the most vitriol about fixed broadband, according to Ofcom. For landlines it was TalkTalk, Sky Mobile got the most for pay-monthly mobile, and EE again topped pay TV. This covers complaints to the authority during the quarter from July to September last year (Q3 2025), relative to the size of the telecom operators' customer bases.
UK news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Your business phone system: Key differences between VoIP and landlines - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

A reliable phone system is essential for talking to customers and partners. Many businesses still use traditional landline phones. However, modern Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) systems offer a powerful alternative. This new technology uses your internet connection to make calls. Understanding the key differences helps you choose the best option for your company's needs today and tomorrow. How modern VoIP technology works A VoIP telephone system operates differently from a regular phone line.
Gadgets
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Telecoms' debt problem hides a deeper truth about how the industry really works

Telecom profitability depends more on efficient commercial operations—sales, distribution, customer acquisition and retention—than on asset ownership or network coverage.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 months ago

Vodafone, Netcompany aim to deliver global travel eSIM at scale | Computer Weekly

Vodafone Group's Travel eSIM platform is supported by 700 partner networks worldwide, and is designed to meet the needs of modern, always-connected travellers, including digital nomads, business professionals and tourists. With their project, Netcompany and Vodafone claim to have eliminated one of the most persistent frustrations of international travelling: staying connected abroad without the hassle, cost or complexity of roaming. The platform allows travellers to activate a data-only eSIM in seconds and connect seamlessly across more than 200 destinations, supported by 700 partner networks.
Miscellaneous
#journalism-funding
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The way we watch rugby on TV is changing. What is coming next?

Netflix, Amazon, ITV and Premier Sports reshaped sports rights, intensifying competition and pressuring TNT Sports to cut fees and defend subscribers.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
2 months ago

Verizon's free Samsung TV deal is still live - how to qualify with the carrier's home internet plan

Verizon gives new 1 Gig or 2 Gig internet customers a free Galaxy Tab S10 FE 5G, a 43-inch Q7F TV, or $15 monthly credit.
Marketing
fromTelecompetitor
2 months ago

Broadband subscribers want communications choice, fast resolution: Report

Broadband switchers prioritize modern multi-channel support, personalization, smart-home integration, and flexible contracts alongside speed and price.
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Sky TV down as thousands of viewers report outages across the UK

Sky TV suffered widespread outages across the UK starting before 3am and peaking before 7am, affecting thousands of viewers and some streaming services.
#full-fibre-broadband
Media industry
fromMen's Journal
2 months ago

BBC In Talks For Groundbreaking Deal With YouTube

BBC will premiere bespoke exclusive content on YouTube to attract younger audiences and boost overseas advertising revenue while facing a $10 billion Trump lawsuit.
UK news
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 month ago

EE, Three claim UK's best mobile internet performance in 2025 | Computer Weekly

EE and Three deliver the best UK mobile internet performance in 2025, tying with download speeds above 110 Mbps and strong overall metrics.
Television
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

BBC close to landmark deal to produce original shows for YouTube

BBC will commission original YouTube-first programmes to reach younger audiences, with potential later migration to BBC platforms and possible international monetisation.
Television
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Just calling up your provider to say you intend to switch usually gets you a discount': How to get the best deals on mobile, broadband and TV

Shop around and switch broadband, mobile, and TV providers regularly to secure deals and avoid large post-contract price increases.
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Tom Goodwin: TV's wonderful digital video future

In order to 'modernise' what we have seen is the TV industry has taken its content, stuck it on a server, and, well, that's it. There's no masking the obvious - It looks like it wishes it didn't have to change. What else could they have done? Have any large TV companies embraced the world outside their own nation? Have any got stuck into interactive formats? Embraced shorter content? New types of ads or funding?
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