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Netflix Price Hike: Sports Investments Fuel Global Subscription Increase
Netflix announces price increases in several countries, including the US and Canada, following a surge in subscribers driven by its expansion into live sports. The move reflects the company's strong position in the streaming market and aims to...
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Yes Extends Satellite TV Service Despite OTT Growth
Israeli pay-TV provider Yes will maintain a limited satellite service beyond February 2026, despite the majority of its subscribers using OTT platforms. This strategic move will help Yes save costs and manage its transition to a fully digital...Category: Pay TV news Views: 473 Date:
Deutsche Telekom and RTL Deutschland Extend Streaming Partnership
Deutsche Telekom and RTL Deutschland have extended their streaming partnership in Germany until 2030. This renewed agreement ensures RTL+ Premium remains integrated into MagentaTV subscriptions, offering subscribers access to a vast library of...Category: Pay TV news Views: 556 Date:
Sky TV to Transition Paramount+ Subscribers to Ad-Supported Plan
Sky TV is transitioning its Paramount+ subscribers to a new ad-supported plan starting January 21, 2025. This move affects customers who receive Paramount+ through their Sky Cinema subscription. Learn more about the changes and the new pricing tiers...Category: Pay TV news Views: 469 Date:
Sportdigital Launches Sportdigital1+ and eSportsONE with Expanded Content and Distribution
Sportdigital has successfully launched its new pay-TV channels, Sportdigital1+ and eSportsONE, securing distribution deals with major platform operators and adding new sports rights, including NASCAR. The channels offer a wide range of sports...Category: Pay TV news Views: 423 Date:
UKTV's Digital-First Strategy Fuels Record VOD Growth
UKTV's digital-first approach yielded remarkable results in 2024. VOD growth soared by 34%, doubling direct-to-consumer viewing in just two years. The U streaming service saw a 21% increase in active users and a significant content expansion. ...Category: Pay TV news Views: 409 Date:
Tet and Netflix Partner to Offer Bundled TV and Streaming in Latvia
Latvian provider Tet now offers bundled packages including Netflix, providing viewers convenient access to a wide range of television channels, films, and series. This partnership expands Netflix's reach in Latvia and offers customers a simplified...Category: Pay TV news Views: 298 Date:
DAZN Secures Major Investment: Saudi PIF's Potential $1 Billion Stake
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly nearing a significant minority investment in sports streaming service DAZN. This potential $1 billion deal for a 10% stake follows previous denials of involvement from the PIF. DAZN’s recent...Category: Pay TV news Views: 468 Date:
Spanish ACB Basketball League Signs Deal with sportdigital
The Spanish ACB basketball league has partnered with German pay-TV channel sportdigital to broadcast games in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The deal covers live games, including the Supercopa, Liga Endesa, and Copa del Rey, plus...Category: Pay TV news Views: 497 Date:
KKR Enlists Former Sky CEO Sir Jeremy Darroch to Boost TMT Investments
Private equity giant KKR has appointed former Sky CEO Sir Jeremy Darroch as an advisor to bolster its investments in the telecoms, media, and technology (TMT) sectors. His extensive experience and industry knowledge will significantly contribute to...Category: Pay TV news Views: 444 Date:
RiC.today Educational Channel Launches on simpliTV in Austria
RiC.today, an ad-free educational channel from Your Family Entertainment (YFE), will debut on Austria's simpliTV platform on January 15, 2025. Offering English-language content spanning science and history, the channel joins sister channels already...Category: Pay TV news Views: 581 Date:
Pete Hegseth's Financial Disclosures: A Look at the Nominee's Wealth
Former Fox News host and Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth's financial disclosure reveals substantial income from his media career, book deals, and investments. The report details earnings, assets, and liabilities, providing insight into...Category: Pay TV news Views: 325 Date:
DMAX Joins DNMG's Cable Channel Lineup, Expanding Reach in Germany
Warner Bros. Discovery's DMAX channel expands its reach in Germany through a new partnership with DNMG, adding to its existing portfolio and bringing its unique programming to millions of additional households. This collaboration significantly...Category: Pay TV news Views: 655 Date:
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Abandon Joint Streaming Venture
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have scrapped plans for a joint streaming venture, citing changing market conditions. This follows a settlement with FuboTV, which had challenged the venture. The decision impacts the planned Venu Sports...Category: Pay TV news Views: 1.296 Date:
Main Street Sports Group Emerges from Bankruptcy as FanDuel Sports Network
Diamond Sports Group, after a lengthy bankruptcy process, has reorganized as Main Street Sports Group, now branded as FanDuel Sports Network. This relaunch signals a shift in the RSN business model, integrating gambling and exploring hybrid...Category: Pay TV news Views: 246 Date:
Venu Sports JV Scrapped: Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery Abandon Streaming Project
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially cancelled the planned Venu Sports virtual MVPD, citing the evolving demands of sports fans and a preference to focus on existing platforms. The decision comes after a settlement with FuboTV...Category: Pay TV news Views: 249 Date:
Venu Sports Joint Venture Officially Scrapped
Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery have officially terminated the Venu Sports joint venture, a planned virtual MVPD. The decision follows a settlement with FuboTV and reflects a changing media landscape. The project, which aimed to offer a...Category: Pay TV news Views: 207 Date:
Channel 5's My5 Streaming Service Sees Record Growth in 2024
Channel 5's My5 streaming service experienced record growth in 2024, surpassing other PSB streaming services. This surge is attributed to popular dramas, true crime content, and a planned relaunch in March 2025 integrating Channel 5 and My5 under a...Category: Pay TV news Views: 640 Date:
Paramount Global and Comcast Extend Partnership for Content Distribution
Paramount Global and Comcast have extended their multi-year agreement, ensuring continued access to Paramount's channels and streaming services like Paramount+, Pluto TV, and BET+ for Xfinity subscribers. The deal expands the existing partnership,...Category: Pay TV news Views: 749 Date:
Disney+ Streaming Growth: 157 Million Global Ad-Supported Monthly Active Users
Disney announces impressive growth in its ad-supported streaming services, reaching an estimated 157 million monthly active users globally. President of Global Advertising, Rita Ferro, revealed the figures and detailed the calculation methodology...Category: Pay TV news Views: 765 Date: