Germany has already made it known that it believes the EU-backed IRIS2 mega-constellation of super-secure satellites is too expensive. Now it seems that Italy is also having thoughts about its own satellite fleet. A report in German newspaper Handelsblatt suggests that the German army (Bundeswehr) is backing an alternate orbiting satellite system, and may not […]
Italy’s audiovisual market reached nearly €15 billion in 2023, a 3.9 per cent increase from the previous year, according to a report by eMedia and Istituto Bruno Leoni. When factoring in consumer spending on hardware and internet access, largely driven by audiovisual consumption, the sector’s value could be as high as €36 billion. A key […]
Despite the rise of digital media, television remains the dominant media source for Italians, reaching 94. per cent of the population in 2024, according to the annual Censis report on the state of Italian media. Interestingly, satellite television viewership, both free-to-air and subscription-based, is experiencing significant growth, now reaching 47.7 per cent of users, an […]
Various reports on a proposed $1.5 billion Italian plan for Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites talk of the agreement being ‘cancelled’ or ‘paused’ or ‘stalled’. In its place Eutelsat’s CEO has addressed the dilemma and specifically talking up Eutelsat’s ability to fill the Italian gap. Eutelsat CEO Eva Berneke told French parliamentarians that “Starlink ties Italy […]
RAI, the national public service broadcaster in Italy, with its Research Centre and Technology Directorate, together with EMG Italy, CVE, One TV, Sony Europe and the WUG Organising Committee, are pleased to announce the success of a series of 5G technology trials on a private network in the 4GHz band. Applied to TV production during […]
Italian digital infrastructure operator and media content services distributor RaiWay has reported strong 2024 financial results, exceeding expectations. Core revenue increased by 1.5 per cent to €276.1 million, while third-party customer revenue grew by over 5 per cent. In the media distribution segment, revenue grew by 1 per cent to €244.4 million, driven by inflation […]
Football fans in the UK can follow the road to the UEFA Nations League Final on Prime Video for £2.49 per match, with no Prime membership or long-term commitment required. The action begins on March 20th with the UEFA Nations League Quarter-Finals featuring Netherlands v Spain, as well as Italy v Germany, with the competition’s […]
Europe’s video entertainment landscape is evolving rapidly, with continued growth across the region and streaming services seeing strong gains in key markets. A trio of new reports from Futuresource Consulting showcases the countries where audiences continue to embrace a wide breadth of content, whether that’s coming through traditional pay-TV operators or via direct SVoD services. […]
Rainbow has optioned the rights to adapt Game of Gods, the best-selling mythological saga written by author Hazel Riley. A huge success on story-telling platform Wattpad, Game of Gods has attracted millions of readers and established itself as one of the most popular titles on the Young Adult scene. Counting over 6.8 million reads on […]
The UHD Spain Association, the Forum Audiovisuel Numérique (FAVN) of France and the UHD Forum Italy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Ultra HD technology in Europe and international markets. This agreement lays the foundation for a strategic collaboration between the leading European associations dedicated to the development and implementation of advanced […]