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EC rules against Spain’s DTT compensation scheme
The European Commission has ruled that a Spanish scheme compensating terrestrial commercial broadcasters for simulcasting…
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EC’s Oettinger: European project in ‘grave danger’
The European project is in “grave danger” following the UK’s vote to leave the European…
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UK media reacts to Brexit
Industry groups and companies are continuing to react to, and weigh the impact of, the…
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EC to enable content levy to be imposed on Netflix-type services
The European Commission has confirmed that it will oblige on-demand services such as Netflix and…
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EU OTT quota rule would have ‘not have huge impact’ on Netflix
The European Union’s rumoured move to make Netflix comply with a European content quota would…
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Industry group warns of €9bn loss from digital single market plan
The proposed introduction of a digital single market in the European Union would have a…
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Security and data handling key to Digital Single Market
Reinforcing trust and confidence in handling data is a fundamental part of the EU’s strategy…
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Report: EU set to approve Telenet-BASE deal
The EU is set to give approval to Telenet’s buyout of Belgian mobile operator BASE…
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Polish media law could trigger EU action, warns Oettinger
EU digital economy commissioner Gunther Oettinger has said that a controversial new Polish media law…
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BBC backs EU plan to make iPlayer accessible to Brits abroad
The BBC has welcomed the EU’s new cross-border copyright proposals, and said that government plans…
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EU backs cross-border access to online content
The EU has proposed new copyright rules that will allow European residents to travel with…
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EU to enable cross-border portability of content, says Ansip
The EU will unveil plans to overahaul copyright rules and facilitate “cross-border portability of online…
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EC launches consultations on geo-blocking and online platforms
The European Commission has launched public consultations on geo-blocking and the role of platforms in…
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Sky hoping for “sensible outcome” to EC geo-blocking probe
Sky is “open-minded” about the outcome of the European Commission’s investigation into geo-blocking requirements in…
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EC lays down gauntlet to Hollywood majors and Sky on geo-blocking
The European Commission is investigating Sky and six Hollywood majors – Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount Pictures,…
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EU net neutrality rules to allow for ‘higher quality’ internet TV services
The European Union rules on net neutrality are likely to allow service providers to establish…
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European negotiations start on open internet rules
European talks have begun on new rules designed to safeguard open internet access and cut mobile…
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Denmark ‘most digital country’ according to EU stats
Denmark is ‘the most digital country’ in Europe, according to new stats released yesterday by…
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Net neutrality rules should make room for IPTV, says EC chief
Rules governing net neutrality in the EU as part of the Telecom Single Market will…
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EU regulators close internet throttling investigation
European Union competition regulators have closed their year-long investigation into Deutsche Telekom, Orange and Telefónica…
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Broadcasters offered tax one-stop shop as Euro VAT changes loom
The UK Revenue & Customs service (HMRC) has launched an online ‘one-stop shop’ to simplify…
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Digital dividend delays main obstacle to 4G in Europe, says report
Delays in assigning the so-called ‘digital dividend’ spectrum at 800MHz are the main obstacle to…
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European broadcasters celebrate record-breaking World Cup
This summer’s World Cup set new TV records around the world, according to figures released…
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EU has more than 3,000 on-demand services
As of February 2014 there were 3,088 on-demand services in the European Union, according to…
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Euro broadcasters welcome EU anti-piracy plan
The European Commission has launched an action plan to deal with infringement of intellectual property…
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EC to create European audiovisual media regulators group
The European Commission has formally established a new group of EU regulatory authorities covering audiovisual…
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EU reportedly to investigate pay TV territory rights rules
The European Commission is set to launch an antitrust investigation into the sale of premium…
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EC expert advice calls for reduced regulation
Fewer telecom markets should be regulated at EU level, and there is no need for…
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Telecom package is indivisible, says Kroes
EU vice-president Neelie Kroes has defended her proposals for a single telecom market and has…
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Bundled packages and DTT penetration grow across EU
Forty-five per cent of EU households now purchase a bundle of telecom services, with triple-play…