Globo to introduce DTV+ during World Cup
Brazilian commercial broadcaster Globo is launching DTV+, also known as TV 3.0 in Brazil, during the Fifa World Cup starting 11 June. CEO Paulo Marinho anticipates DTV+, which blends traditional free-to-air broadcast with internet features, will significantly expand options for targeted advertising, interactivity and personalized services, fundamentally transforming how audiences engage with TV, reported Valor Economico. Initially, the DTV+ signal will be available in Sao Paulo and Rio, with experimental br
Globo to introduce DTV+ during World Cup
Brazilian commercial broadcaster Globo is launching DTV+, also known as TV 3.0 in Brazil, during the Fifa World Cup starting 11 June. CEO Paulo Marinho anticipates DTV+, which blends traditional free-to-air broadcast with internet features, will significantly expand options for targeted advertising, interactivity and personalized services, fundamentally transforming how audiences engage with TV, reported Valor Economico. Initially, the DTV+ signal will be available in Sao Paulo and Rio, with experimental br
Streaming sets new record for Polish viewing time in April - Nielsen
Video time in Poland was down in April, according to The Gauge study from Nielsen. The average time spent in front of the TV screen was 3 hours and 51 minutes, representing a 2-minute decrease compared to March and unchanged compared to April 2025. Cable accounted for 37.7 percent of viewing, ahead of satellite (23.2 percent) and terrestrial (20.9 percent), while streaming's share of TV time rose to a new record of 10.9 percent. Among individual platforms, YouTube demonstrated a share of 2.3 percent and Net
Streaming sets new record for Polish viewing time in April - Nielsen
Video time in Poland was down in April, according to The Gauge study from Nielsen. The average time spent in front of the TV screen was 3 hours and 51 minutes, representing a 2-minute decrease compared to March and unchanged compared to April 2025. Cable accounted for 37.7 percent of viewing, ahead of satellite (23.2 percent) and terrestrial (20.9 percent), while streaming's share of TV time rose to a new record of 10.9 percent. Among individual platforms, YouTube demonstrated a share of 2.3 percent and Net
Ufinet Brasil to upgrade data centre link with Prysmian SiroccoHD cable
Prysmian and Ufinet Brasil have teamed up to upgrade data centre connectivity in Alphaville, Sao Paulo, installing a 30-km underground fibre-optic network. This project leverages Prysmian's SiroccoHD cable, which is engineered for maximum fibre density, making it ideal for urban environments where infrastructure expansion is challenging and minimizing construction impact is critical.
Ufinet Brasil to upgrade data centre link with Prysmian SiroccoHD cable
Meo reports lower EBITDA in Q1 despite rise in revenues
Portuguese telecom operator Meo reported EUR 703 million in revenues during the first quarter of 2026, a 0.9 percent year-on-year increase, primarily driven by a 1.7 percent rise in the Consumer Segment, bolstered by the Energy business, and 3.4 percent growth in Business Services. EBITDA, however, decreased by 7.3 percent to EUR 226 million. Excluding Altice Labs and the impact of a MVNO contract, the decline was 4.3 percent, and Meo attributed the fall to ARPU pressure and increased costs due to inflation
Meo reports lower EBITDA in Q1 despite rise in revenues
Orange Poland offers new subscription mobile security app
Orange Poland has launched its new cybersecurity service CyberTarcza Go. Working on the mobile network as well as Wi-Fi, both in Poland and abroad, the app blocks customers from opening harmful links sent over SMS, email, messengers, browsers and social media.
Orange Poland offers new subscription mobile security app
4ka terminates partnership with retailer Smartshop - report
Slovak operator 4ka has stopped its sales at the mobile and electronics retail chain Smartshop, reports ZIve. The chain owns around 50 shops across the country. The companies declined to comment on the publication.
4ka terminates partnership with retailer Smartshop - report
Viasat demos D2D services in Uzbekistan at GSMA event
For the first time in Uzbekistan satellite-enabled messaging directly with a standard mobile terminal via Viasat's satellite was demonstrated during the GSMA M360 Eurasia event. The direct-to-device test and the features and technical specifications of the 5G technology were discussed in detail at the conference, and Viasat also presented potential sovereign satellite solutions for Uzbekistan, according to a statement from the government.
Viasat demos D2D services in Uzbekistan at GSMA event
Megafon to work with Iskra Technologies on private networks
Russian operator Megafon has signed a cooperation agreement with the company Iskra Technologies, reports Kommersant. The companies plan to cooperate on developing private LTE and 5G networks, helping Megafon expands its product portfolio for corporate customers. They plan to customise the network architecture for the specific needs of customers.
Megafon to work with Iskra Technologies on private networks
T2 expands fibre backhaul in Moscow
Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has started the deployment of a fibre backhaul network in the city and region of Moscow, reports Vedomosti. This coming summer, the operator plans to connect its base stations to the backbone network at almost 400 sites in the region. The first commercial services over the fibre lines are planned to start in August.
T2 expands fibre backhaul in Moscow
VK lifts FY guidance as Q1 revenue rise 6%
Russian internet company VK said it revenues reached RUB 37.6 billion in the first quarter of this year, up by 6 percent year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA climbed by 27 percent to RUB 6.4 billion and the EBITDA margin was 17 percent, up by 3 percentage points. The company is raising its forecast and said it now expects over RUB 24 billion in FY EBITDA this year.
VK lifts FY guidance as Q1 revenue rise 6%
France's Arcom outlines new actions against piracy
French media watchdog Arcom has published two model agreements aimed at facilitating exchanges between sport rights holders and technical intermediaries, which in turn should accelerate the implementation of anti‑piracy measures. Technical intermediaries have also been urged to make use of a new unified system put in place by Arcom. By connecting to it, they will have access to all domain names for which Arcom has received blocking or delisting requests from sport rights holders following a court ruling.
