Canal Plus customers increase to over 41 mln in June after growth in Europe and French-speaking Africa
Canal Plus group reported a subscriber base of 41.2 million at the end of June, up 8 percent year-on-year from a restated 38.0 million, including the MultiChoice footprint. The direct pay-TV customer base increased 5 percent to 33.7 million, while wholesale partnerships accounted for 7.5 million customers, up 26 percent. By geography, 45 percent of total subscribers were located in Europe, following growth of 10 percent supported by a good performance in France across direct and indirect distribution channe
Canal Plus customers increase to over 41 mln in June after growth in Europe and French-speaking Africa
Canal Plus group reported a subscriber base of 41.2 million at the end of June, up 8 percent year-on-year from a restated 38.0 million, including the MultiChoice footprint. The direct pay-TV customer base increased 5 percent to 33.7 million, while wholesale partnerships accounted for 7.5 million customers, up 26 percent. By geography, 45 percent of total subscribers were located in Europe, following growth of 10 percent supported by a good performance in France across direct and indirect distribution channe
Apple confirms new device leasing offer with Klarna in US
Apple has confirmed the launch of a new device leasing offer in the US. People buying hardware directly from Apple can now get an iPhone for as little as USD 17.99 per month and an Apple Watch or iPad from USD 11.99 per month. They must go through a credit check with Klarna to qualify for a lease contract, which can run for 12 or 24 months for the iPhone and Watch and 24 or 36 months for an iPad or Mac. At the end of the contract, they can choose to buy the device for a one-off payment, return it to Apple o
Apple confirms new device leasing offer with Klarna in US
Apple has confirmed the launch of a new device leasing offer in the US. People buying hardware directly from Apple can now get an iPhone for as little as USD 17.99 per month and an Apple Watch or iPad from USD 11.99 per month. They must go through a credit check with Klarna to qualify for a lease contract, which can run for 12 or 24 months for the iPhone and Watch and 24 or 36 months for an iPad or Mac. At the end of the contract, they can choose to buy the device for a one-off payment, return it to Apple o
Ofcom to block new Openreach volume discounts over competition concerns
UK regulator Ofcom has made a provisional decision to block Openreach's new 'Incremental New to Openreach Offer' to help protect fair competition and keep prices low in the long-term. Ofcom believes that limiting aggressively discounted pricing to specific customers is "nor fair and reasonable", and could damage competition. Ofcom is now proposing to intervene in other offers notified by Openreach. A consultation is open until 27 August, with Ofcom expecting to announce a final decision by end-September.
Ofcom to block new Openreach volume discounts over competition concerns
Amazon Leo files FCC bid to launch D2D service by 2028
Amazon Leo plans to add another satellite constellation containing up to 5,105 regenerative direct-to-device (D2D) units, providing capacity for global D2D services in alliance with mobile network operators. At this stage, the company is filing an application with the US regulator, the Federal Communications Commission, with a view to commencing D2D services sometime in 2028. The announcement follows Amazon's definitive merger agreement with Globalstar in April, in which D2D expansion was cited as a key pri
Amazon Leo files FCC bid to launch D2D service by 2028
Orange plans French data centre venture with Morrison to boost capacity
Orange and New Zealand-based infrastructure asset manager Morrison have agreed terms for a 50-50 joint venture that will incorporate the telecom group's data centre facilities in France. The proposed venture aims to increase existing data centre capacity nearly tenfold to 400 MW, supporting rapidly growing cloud- and AI-driven demand from Orange and Orange Business customers. The two partners said their exclusivity agreement covers a EUR 3 billion investment programme combining Orange assets, Morrison fundi
Orange plans French data centre venture with Morrison to boost capacity
YouTube, NBCUniversal grow partnership with Peacock bundle, sports and advertising
YouTube and NBCUniversal have signed a multi-year global partnership that will bundle Peacock Premium with YouTube Premium in the US, extend NBCUniversal's distribution on YouTube TV, expand its international streaming services and deepen collaboration across advertising technology and live sports. From early 2027, eligible YouTube Premium subscribers in the US will receive Peacock Premium as part of their subscription, marking Peacock's largest wholesale distribution agreement to date.
YouTube, NBCUniversal grow partnership with Peacock bundle, sports and advertising
Orange raises FY outlook after MasOrange takeover, organic growth in Q2
Orange reported accelerated growth in the second quarter, helped by its takeover of all of MasOrange in Spain and solid underlying growth. Revenues rose 9.2 percent year-on-year to EUR 10.85 billion, and EBITDAal was up 10.4 percent to EUR 3.53 billion. On a comparable basis, adjusting for acquisitions and currency effects, EBITDAal grew 3.9 percent, and Orange increased its target for full-year growth to over 4 percent from 3 percent previously.
Orange raises FY outlook after MasOrange takeover, organic growth in Q2
Canal Plus renews funding deal with French film industry in nearly EUR 1 bln deal for 2028-2032
French pay-TV operator Canal Plus has announced a five-year agreement renewing its longstanding commitment to support the French film industry. Like the previous partnership covering the 2025-2027 period, this new deal allows Canal Plus to broadcast films to its subscriber base as early as six months after their cinema release in France. The agreement applies to both Canal+ and Cine+ OCS activities, and commits EUR 980 million to French and European productions over a five-year period starting in 2028.
Canal Plus renews funding deal with French film industry in nearly EUR 1 bln deal for 2028-2032
Banglalink's Toffee platform hits 20 million monthly users during FIFA World Cup 2026
Veon has announced that Toffee, the digital entertainment platform of its Bangladesh operator Banglalink, has completed its live coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026, recording its highest levels of sports streaming activity during the tournament. Over the 39-day tournament, Toffee recorded 200 million views and 2 billion live watch minutes.
Banglalink's Toffee platform hits 20 million monthly users during FIFA World Cup 2026
MTS Belarus expands 5G roaming to 36 countries
MTS Belarus said that it has expanded its 5G roaming services to the networks of 46 mobile operators, working in 36 countries worldwide. 5G services from the operator are available in 18 EU and EEA states, as well as in numerous countries in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the North America. MTS Belarus plans to launch 5G roaming services in additional destinations soon.
