BBC Sport, BBC Alba to show 38 live Serie A matches in 2026/27
UNITED KINGDOM 14:39

BBC Sport, BBC Alba to show 38 live Serie A matches in 2026/27

BBC Sport and BBC Alba (Scottish Gaelic-language TV channel) have signed a new agreement for expanded free-to-air coverage of Serie A top-flight Italian football for the 2026/27 season. The new deal covers a package of 38 live matches, with BBC Sport streaming 19 live matches on iPlayer with English commentary; and BBC Alba showing 19 live matches with Gaelic and English co-commentary. All games shown on BBC Alba will also be available on iPlayer.

Breezeline offers streaming TV bundle with DirecTV
UNITED STATES 14:10

Breezeline offers streaming TV bundle with DirecTV

US cable operator Breezeline is partnering with DirecTV to launch a new sports and entertainment streaming bundle for customers. Customers can sign up for DirecTV's satellite-free Signature Packages, with no annual contract and 24-month price guarantee. A new Bundle & Save offer will give a USD 5 per month internet bill discount to customers bundling DirecTV with Breezeline Internet. 

T-Mobile Poland opens up MagentaTV app to other operators' customers
POLAND 13:57

T-Mobile Poland opens up MagentaTV app to other operators' customers

T-Mobile Poland has begun offering access to its MagentaTV service to subscribers of other telecom operators. Customers can download the application and log in within just a few minutes in order to watch 75 channels. There is no need to change carriers, install an antenna or undergo complicated formalities, it said.

Lionsgate Play Asia deploys Nagravision security solution
INDIA 13:53

Lionsgate Play Asia deploys Nagravision security solution

Lionsgate Play, premium streaming platform operating in eight markets across Asia, has selected the Nagra Multi-DRAM security solution from Kudelski-owned Nagravision to protect premium content on its OTT platform. The Nagravision solution will provide studio-grade content protection across the OTT service, with the partnership offering the potential for Lionsgate Play to further strengthen its security in the future through the wider Nagra Venturi offering.

Comcast launches new Xfinity Shield intelligent home protection platform
UNITED STATES 13:42

Comcast launches new Xfinity Shield intelligent home protection platform

Comcast announced the launch of a new intelligent home protection platform called Xfinity Shield. The AI-enabled platform combines cybersecurity, family and home protection into a single app experience, turning home Wi-Fi into always-on protection through the Xfinity Gateway. Xfinity Shield launches from 18 August with initial offerings, with additional capabilities to be added next year. 

MobileX expands dealer offering, network
UNITED STATES 13:26

MobileX expands dealer offering, network

US MVNO MobileX, which uses the Verizon 5G network, is making the MobileX available to the dealer channel, providing mobile dealers with new tools for customer activation and support. MobileX has also signed new master agent partnerships with Axexo, All Access Wireless and CellPay - increasing its nationwide dealer network to over 5,000 locations. 

Netia starts broadband offer with 9-month contract
POLAND 13:20

Netia starts broadband offer with 9-month contract

Polish operator Netia has introduced a 'Back To School' offer of internet with download speeds of up to 2 Gbps with TV in the Netia GO application at no additional charge and access to popular streaming services on attractive terms with a contract for nine months. 

Polsat Box Go expands lineup to 200 TV channels
POLAND 13:12

Polsat Box Go expands lineup to 200 TV channels

Polish pay-TV service Polsat Box Go has added the channels Eurosport 3, Eurosport 4 and Viasat True Crime to its pay-TV lineup, taking the platform to 200 TV channels in total. Eurosport 3 and 4 have been added to the Premium Sport package, which offers 26 sports channels. Viasat True Crime has been added to the Premium and Premium Sport packages.

Bite Latvia invests in self-service ManaBite app
LATVIA 12:46

Bite Latvia invests in self-service ManaBite app

Bite Latvia has invested around EUR 250,000 in the improvement and development of the self-service mobile application ManaBite. The application has been completely redesigned, significantly improving its performance and integrating the ability to pay bills with Apple Pay and Google Pay, as well as adding security solutions and several new functions that were previously available only on the self-service web portal.

Globe Telecom offers free calls, SMS, data services for customers in earthquake-affected Indonesia
INDONESIA 12:38

Globe Telecom offers free calls, SMS, data services for customers in earthquake-affected Indonesia

Following the 7.7 magnitude earthquake off Flores Island, Philippines operator Globe Telecom has launched an emergency roaming support package for its customers currently located in Indonesia. Globe will provide free calls, text messages and mobile data to its customers in Indonesia. The earthquake caused damage to homes and public facilities, as well as landslides and power outages, displacing thousands of residents.

Robi Axiata retires Airtel name for 'Cirkle' brand in Bangladesh
BANGLADESH 12:22

Robi Axiata retires Airtel name for 'Cirkle' brand in Bangladesh

Bangladeshi operator Robi Axiata announced that the Airtel Bangladesh youth brand will evolve into Cirkle. The Airtel name will be retired after a 16-year presence in Bangladesh. Unveiled at an event at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka hotel, Cirkle serves as Robi's new, digital-first consumer identity "built specifically for the country's young-at-heart generation".

Samsung TV Plus adds new FAST channel in France
FRANCE 10:30

Samsung TV Plus adds new FAST channel in France

French owners of Samsung smart TVs can now access a local version of the Red Bull TV channel on the Samsung TV Plus platform. This new FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV) channel will offer original content and action from Red Bull sporting events worldwide. The line-up includes live coverage of several competitions later this year, focused on diving, mountain biking and breakdancing. The launch brings the number of localised Red Bull TV feeds to fourteen across Europe, following the arrival of the channel on Samsu

UNITED STATES 09:46

Dazn boosts US sports presence with completed ViewLift acquisition

Global sports streaming platform Dazn has completed the acquisition of US-based ViewLift, provider of digital and streaming solutions for content owners. The deal was announced at end-April and strengthens Dazn's growing presence in the US regional sports market. 

CANADA 09:29

Telus launches new digital content safety watermark for children's TV content

Telus has announced a new digital content safety standard to help Canadian parents identify trusted children's programming. The Telus Wise Digital Content Safety Seal will be applied to Canadian children's programming funded through Telus Storyhive and which has completed a Telus digital content safety review. The new Seal will launch on eligible content on Telus Storyhive Kids TV, which is available on Telus Optik TV VoD channel 611, YouTube and Stream+. 

BELGIUM 08:09

Orange Belgium renames broadband packages with Livebox brand

Orange Belgium has launched a new marketing campaign, renaming its broadband plans with the Livebox brand used by its parent company for its in-house modems. The rebrand comes with the 'ON' commitment to customer service and quality. Orange said it wants to underline the high performance of its broadband services, which come with practical services to accompany customers at every stage in life.

KYRGYZSTAN 07:44

Nur Telecom adds Amediateka subscription on app

Kyrgyzstan operator Nur Telecom, trading under the O! brand, has launched a subscription to Russian video service Amediateka on its application O!TV. Video content from HBO Max, Paramount+ and other broadcasters is available for customers under the service.  The subscription costs KGS 500 for 30 days.    

JAPAN 06:58

KDDI to shut down food delivery service menu and dissolve subsidiary

KDDI will end its food delivery service menu on 30 September and subsequently dissolve and liquidate menu Inc., citing changes in the competitive environment and the service's future business prospects. The carrier has operated menu jointly with Reazon Holdings, but has decided to acquire Reazon's entire stake in menu and make the company a wholly owned subsidiary before carrying out the shutdown and subsequent liquidation. The share acquisition is scheduled to be completed on 31 August.

UNITED STATES 06:44

Peacock raises prices across all US plans for fourth time in four years

NBCUniversal's streaming service Peacock has raised prices across all its US subscription tiers, marking the streaming service's fourth price increase in four years. The Select ad-supported tier has increased from USD 7.99 to USD 8.99 a month, while Premium, which includes advertising, rises from USD 10.99 to USD 12.99. The ad-free Premium Plus tier sees the largest increase, from USD 16.99 to USD 19.99 a month. Annual plans are also increasing.

JAPAN 05:51

KDDI launches free savings programme for families with children

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular have launched a free programme for families with children aged 12 or under, offering annual au PAY balance benefits and other services. The 'Karugamo Savings Programme' launched on 18 August and is available to parents and guardians regardless of whether they use au or UQ mobile services. Under the programme, members accumulate a right to exchange for JPY 1,000 worth of au PAY balance each year from enrolment until the child reaches age 12. Subject to specified conditions, up to JP

ARMENIA 05:50

Ucom introduces Back to School 2026 offer with Samsung A27

Armenian operator Ucom has introduced its special Back to School 2026 offer, providing customers with an opportunity to purchase the new Samsung Galaxy A27 5G smartphone on special terms and with additional benefits. Until 10 October, customers buying the phone from Ucom will also receive the Samsung Galaxy Buds Core earbuds, as well as a premium phone number with the Level Up+ 3000 tariff plan free for two months.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 18 AUG

MTS launches subscription for World of Tanks and World of Warships

Russian operator MTS announced a partnership with Lesta Games, a Russian video game developer and publisher, on a new subscription with access to in-game bonuses in two online games: World of Tanks and World of Warships. The subscription costs RUB 319 for 30 days, paid via the MTS mobile account.

GLOBAL 18 AUG

OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT for Teens with new safeguards on all under-18 accounts

OpenAI has started rolling out a new version of ChatGPT for children. Named 'ChatGPT for Teens', the new version comes with extra guardrails to help protect minors from unintended use of the AI. The new version applies automatically for any ChatGPT account where the user has registered as under-age or OpenAI detects they are not yet 18 years old.

POLAND 18 AUG

Plus, Polsat Box adds Apple TV, Disney+ and Amazon bundle for PLN 40

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, and its sister company pay-TV service Polsat Box added a new package to their video streaming offers. Subscribers can access a new package with Disney+,  Apple TV and Amazon Prime for PLN 40 monthly subscription. This adds to their existing bundle of Apple TV, Amazon Prime and SkyShowtime.

SPAIN 18 AUG

O2 Spain cuts entry-level mobile plan to EUR 5 for 15 GB

O2 Spain has launched a new entry-level mobile tariff for EUR 5 per month. It comes with 15 GB of data and unlimited calls and SMS. The new offer is expected to help it compete with Digi, which offers 25 GB for EUR 5 per month but with only 100 minutes and 1,000 on-net SMS.

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