IEC Telecom launches local entity in Indonesia
INDONESIA 8 JUN

IEC Telecom launches local entity in Indonesia

IEC Telecom has established a dedicated local entity in Indonesia. The launch of this regional office builds upon a customer base the company has developed since 2024 and aims to address the country's growing demand for satellite connectivity across its vast geographical landscape of over 17,000 islands.

CelcomDigi launches StreamMORE Bundles
MALAYSIA 8 JUN

CelcomDigi launches StreamMORE Bundles

Malaysian telecommunications operator CelcomDigi has introduced its new StreamMORE Bundles, aggregating multiple streaming platforms into consolidated subscription packages. Managed via the CelcomDigi application, the new StreamMORE Bundles are designed to consolidate billing and content access under a single subscription.

Redge Technologies becomes technology partner for Latvian Public Service Media's new streaming platform
LATVIA 8 JUN

Redge Technologies becomes technology partner for Latvian Public Service Media's new streaming platform

Redge Technologies, a provider of OTT, streaming, CDN and cybersecurity services for media companies, has been selected as the technology partner of Latvian Public Service Media (LPSM or Latvijas Sabiedriskais Medijs) to develop a new unified audio and video streaming platform. The partnership is valued at EUR 2.6 million over three-and-a-half years. The new platform will provide easier and more accessible public media content across devices and platforms including the web, mobile services and smart TVs.

Telefonica Germany teams up with OQ Technology to test D2D satellite connectivity
GERMANY 8 JUN

Telefonica Germany teams up with OQ Technology to test D2D satellite connectivity

Telefonica Germany said it is teaming up with  satellite operator OQ Technology to demonstrate sovereign European D2D satellite connectivity from low earth orbit (LEO) directly to smartphones. The test will take place over the course of this year in the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania  in Germany, using Telefonica's frequency spectrum. The companies will test OQ's LEO satellites operated at an altitude of around 500 km to 600 km, to cover unserved areas in a more targeted manner.

Canal Plus Poland adds Zero channel to line-up
POLAND 8 JUN

Canal Plus Poland adds Zero channel to line-up

The broadcaster Canal Plus Poland has added the Zero channel Zero to its pay-TV line-up from 08 June. The channel is available to users of its satellite television and IPTV services, as well as on the video streaming service from Canal Plus. The channel has been added to the basic package Entry+, as well as to all the higher tier bundles.

Broadcaster Nova to block ad skipping on TV archive
CZECH REPUBLIC 8 JUN

Broadcaster Nova to block ad skipping on TV archive

Czech broadcaster Nova has announced that it plans to block skipping of advertising on its TV-archive from 16 November, reports Zive. Broadcasters Markiza, JOJ an Prima had taken analogous decisions earlier. Markiza started blocking skipping of advertising on 15 July of 2025.

MTN Group launches One TV unified video entertainment service
AFRICA 8 JUN

MTN Group launches One TV unified video entertainment service

MTN Group has launched MTN One TV, a flexible streaming platform designed to consolidate local "storytelling", live channels, and international programming into a unified viewing service tailored to African consumers. It aims to provide greater choice of ways to watch video, with viewing models that may vary by market and might include free-to-view content, advertising-funded service, pay-as-you-watch access and subscription offerings. Depending on local availability, customers may also be able to pay throu

SES, TV Isla to bring high-speed broadband to Colombia's Providencia Island
COLOMBIA 8 JUN

SES, TV Isla to bring high-speed broadband to Colombia's Providencia Island

Satellite services provider SES and Colombian telecom operator TV Isla announced plans to expand broadband access on Providencia Island using a hybrid satellite connectivity system that combines Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) capacity. The aim is to address longstanding connectivity gaps on the remote Caribbean island by delivering resilient, high‑performance internet to around 7,000 residents and a steady flow of tourists, said the partners.

Third Amazon Leo batch booked onto Ariane-6 launch vehicle for 17 June
EUROPE 8 JUN

Third Amazon Leo batch booked onto Ariane-6 launch vehicle for 17 June

Another batch of satellites in Amazon's Leo internet constellation will take off on 17 June from the Guiana Space Centre, in the overseas territory of French Guiana. This mission, assigned to Amazon Leo launch partner Arianespace, is set to bring the total number of Leo satellites carried by the Ariane-6 spacecraft to 100. The milestone follows two earlier missions with Arianespace completed in recent months, with Ariane-6 contracted for a total of eighteen launches. Arianespace is the sole European launch

LaLiga tops 20 mln US viewers on ESPN
UNITED STATES 8 JUN

LaLiga tops 20 mln US viewers on ESPN

Spain's top-tier football league LaLiga said it delivered its most-watched season ever in the United States across ESPN platforms in 2025–26, drawing 20.1 million viewers and 3.9 billion minutes watched, up 10 percent and 11 percent year-on-year, respectively. The campaign covered all 380 matches and also saw average viewership across ESPN's linear networks rise by 14 percent to 91,000 viewers.

Voimatel provides Eutelsat OneWeb LEO connectivity for critical infrastructure partners in Finland
FINLAND 8 JUN

Voimatel provides Eutelsat OneWeb LEO connectivity for critical infrastructure partners in Finland

Eutelsat has announced a partnership with Voimatel for the delivery of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) connectivity services in Finland. Voimatel designs, runs and maintains data networks that provide services to critical infrastructure partners in Finland and Estonia through a workforce of over 700 people. Voimatel will integrate Eutelsat's OneWeb LEO connectivity into its services, combining satellite and terrestrial connectivity to support critical network infrastructure.

Tivo study shows consumers prioritising home entertainment spending
UNITED STATES 8 JUN

Tivo study shows consumers prioritising home entertainment spending

Despite economic pressures, consumers are continuing to prioritise spending on home entertainment and watching more daily video than at any time since 2021, according to the latest Video Trends Report (Q4 2025) from Tivo. Households had over 10 video services on average in Q4 2025, following a brief drop last year - with daily video viewing reaching over 5 hours and monthly spend increasing to USD 161. The report is based on a survey of over 4,000 adults in the US and Canada. 

MIDDLE EAST 8 JUN

BeIN Sports sets out coverage plans for men's FIFA World Cup 2026

BeIN Sports has presented its trilingual coverage plans for the FIFA World Cup 2026 men's football tournament for 24 countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). There will be live studio coverage of all 104 matches on six dedicated MAX channels and BeIN Sports 4K HDR. Fans can look forward to seventeen hours of daily live programming in Arabic, English and French, featuring expert analysis from well-known football personalities.

GLOBAL 8 JUN

Morgan Stanley says SpaceX sales could reach USD 3.4 trillion in 2040

Long-term forecasts from Morgan Stanley predict SpaceX's turnover could reach USD 3.4 trillion in 2040, up from USD 18.7 billion in 2025.  Figures from sell-side analysts at both Morgan Stanley and fellow investment bank Goldman Sachs were cited in the Wall Street Journal on 05 June.

GERMANY 8 JUN

Vodafone Germany rolls out update for new TV App

Vodafone Germany has announced an update of its new Vodafone TV App, adding features. The app replaced the GigaTV Mobile App a few weeks ago and gives users access to live television streaming of channels in HD and SD, on-demand media libraries from public and private broadcasters, and video-on-demand content. The TV app's features include the ability to create a channel list, record content, restart programmes, personalise recommendations, restrict inappropriate content, and provide AirPlay support.

MALAYSIA 8 JUN

Unifi TV to broadcast 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in Malaysia

Unifi TV has secured the broadcasting rights for all 104 matches of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Malaysia. The event will take place from 11 June to 19 July. Telekom Malaysia reports it will broadcast the matches in HD format across three dedicated channels.

MOZAMBIQUE 7 JUN

Vodacom Business Mozambique launches business continuity service

Vodacom Business Mozambique has introduced a new business continuity service aimed at providing uninterrupted internet connectivity. It is designed to protect critical operations from disruptions caused by failures in traditional network infrastructure, according to Diario Economico.

PORTUGAL 7 JUN

Portuguese anti-trust authority fines telecom operators EUR 13.3 million

The Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC) has announced sanctions totalling EUR 13.3 million against three telecommunications operators and a consulting firm. The companies were found to have engaged in an anti-competitive agreement concerning pay-TV services and advertising in TV recordings.

EASTERN EUROPE 7 JUN

Netflix leads Central and Eastern European streaming, smart TV expansion transforms VOD - WPP Media

The rise of 'smart' television, Netflix's dominant position and the significant role of torrents in certain markets have been highlighted in the VideoTrack study by WPP Media of the video market in the Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) region. A strong "frenemy" relationship between streamers and pay-TV operators is particularly evident in Romania, where nearly four out of ten SVOD customers purchase subscriptions through television operators. The most loyal streaming customers are Poles and Hungarians. Amon

EUROPE 5 JUN

Airspan joins bid to build pan-European critical communications backbone

Airspan Networks has backed a consortium that aims to introduce a pan-European critical communications backbone powered by hybrid air-to-ground (ATG), satellite and terrestrial infrastructure, serving defence, public safety and emergency response operations. Following this announcement, Airspan will be a participant in the ARES programme that seeks to satisfy Europe's need for a sovereign architecture capable of airborne, maritime and landside service availability, combining ATG and satellite with robust, o

MIDDLE EAST 5 JUN

Talabat delivery app offers year's free TOD by BeIN service with annual Talabat Pro subscription

Middle East's delivery app Talabat has announced a strategic partnership with TOD by BeIN, the exclusive MENA streaming platform for the FIFA World Cup 2026. From 04 June, Talabat Pro annual subscribers get a year's free entertainment that includes live streaming of the FIFA World Cup men's football competition alongside year-round Talabat benefits. Talabat Pro offers customers greater convenience and value for food, groceries and everyday essentials, with free delivery, exclusive savings and additional per

NETHERLANDS 5 JUN

NPO Plus subscriber base grows to 932,000 in 2025

NPO Plus grew to 932,000 subscribers in 2025, according to the NPO annual report, with subscription numbers rising by 5.7 percent compared with 2024. The report also showed that revenue increased by 9.3 percent to EUR 29.6 million, while monthly average ARPU was EUR 2.72, down EUR 0.01 year on year.

KENYA 5 JUN

Joint Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference takes place in Nairobi

The Joint Global Data Festival and Kenya Space Expo & Conference (KSEC) is being held in Nairobi from 02 to 05 June to showcase Kenya's advancements in data infrastructure, artificial intelligence and space technology. It has attracted over 1,000 delegates from more than 60 countries. Speaking at the event, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) director general Macdonald Obudho said quality data remains central to inclusive economic development and effective policymaking.

BAHRAIN 5 JUN

STC Bahrain partners with TOD to stream FIFA World Cup 2026

STC Bahrain has announced a partnership with TOD by BeIN to air FIFA World Cup 2026 men's football to its subscribers. They will offer complimentary access to the 104 tournament matches for eligible subscribers of selected STC Bahrain Fiber, Broadband, Postpaid Voice plans and family plans. Digital-first fans will benefit from accessible and immersive streaming using 4K/HDR live streams and advanced features including interactive timelines, automatic highlights, multiview, and live output such as Fanzone.

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