BT, Nokia claim 5G first for UK mobile experience
Mobile
08-08-2022
In what the telco says is a breakthrough that will herald the next phase of 5G on its EE mobile network and deliver superior experiences for customers, BT has announced that it has become the first operator in Europe to aggregate four carrier components (4CC) in a 5G Standalone (SA) live network.
MKMG seals deals for Fantastic Ukrainians series
Deals
08-08-2022
International distributor MKMG, a Ukrainian group of companies that specialises in international distribution, production of content and media consulting has closed deals for documentary series Fantastic Ukrainians.
IHA takes TVU One Mobile 5G 4K-ready transmitters
Mobile
08-08-2022
Expanding and enriching its news service throughout the Middle East, Europe, Asia and the Americas, Turkish news agency Ihlas News Agency (IHA) has taken delivery of 30 TVU One mobile 5G-ready transmitters for live coverage throughout its worldwide network.
Paramount+ UK, Ireland acquires new drama and comedy exclusives
VOD
08-08-2022
Beefing up its slate in markets which are increasingly competitive and well-served with top end content, the Paramount+ streaming service has added to its exclusive programme acquisitions for audiences in the UK and Ireland featuring dramas and comedies.
OTTera collaboration sees Beyond Rights up pace of FAST play
OTT
08-08-2022
In a bid to boost its developing free ad-supported TV (FAST) strategy, producer/distributor Beyond Rights it has signed a deal to collaborate with digital content distribution business OTTera to launch a suite of both branded and IP-led channels.
Sky, DAZN announce new strategic partnership in Italy
Deals
05-08-2022
Leading pay-TV provider Sky has forged a new relationship in Italy with DAZN to make the sports streamer’s app available on the Sky Q platform and also allow Sky subscribers to access the ZONA DAZN channel via its decoder for a special rate.
CANAL+ Sport kicks off Premier League in Slovakia, Czech Republic
Deals
05-08-2022
Slovak Telekom, DIGI Slovakia, and T-Mobile Czech Republic have reached a new strategic agreement with pay-TV provider CANAL+ to show English Premier League football for the next three years.
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