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About Julian Clover

Julian Clover is a Media and Technology journalist based in Cambridge, UK. He works in online and printed media. Julian is also a voice on local radio. You can talk to Julian on X @julianclover, or by email at jclover@broadbandtvnews.com.

Arqiva backs 2044 switch-off for UK terrestrial television

September 28, 2026 12.35 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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Arqiva has called for the UK’s Digital Terrestrial Television platform to remain in operation until 2044, arguing that an earlier move to internet-only television would increase costs and risks for […]

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline Tagged With: Arqiva Edited: 29 September 2026 09:53

Telenet adds HBO Max to integrated streaming offer

September 28, 2026 12.31 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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Telenet has expanded its entertainment offering in Belgium by allowing customers to subscribe to HBO Max directly through the operator and pay for the service on their Telenet bill.

Filed Under: Newsline Tagged With: HBO Max, Telenet Edited: 28 September 2026 12:57

Ofcom orders Openreach to withdraw FTTP discount offer

September 28, 2026 10.39 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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Ofcom has ordered Openreach to withdraw one of its proposed wholesale fibre discounts after concluding the offer could harm the development of network competition in the UK.

Filed Under: Editor's Choice, Newsline, Top Story Tagged With: Ofcom Edited: 29 September 2026 10:53

CANAL+ CTO Stéphane Baumier named Irdeto chairman

September 28, 2026 10.35 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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CANAL+ Chief Technology Officer Stéphane Baumier has been appointed Chairman of the Supervisory Board of cybersecurity and content protection company Irdeto.

Filed Under: Newsline, People Edited: 28 September 2026 10:35

EBU warns BHRT is on brink of collapse ahead of Bosnia elections

September 28, 2026 10.12 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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The European Broadcasting Union has called for urgent action to keep Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national public service broadcaster BHRT on air, warning that it is unable to pay staff and […]

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline Edited: 28 September 2026 18:24

EIT Culture & Creativity opens €10.5m innovation fund

September 25, 2026 12.29 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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EIT Culture & Creativity has launched a €10.5 million funding programme designed to help European creative-sector companies take validated technologies to market.

Filed Under: Newsline Edited: 25 September 2026 12:29

Slovakia completes nationwide transition to DVB-T2

September 25, 2026 11.31 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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Slovakia has completed the transition of its nationwide digital terrestrial television network to DVB-T2 following the conversion of the country’s third multiplex.

Filed Under: Newsline Edited: 25 September 2026 11:31

Prime Video leads Italian pay-TV market with 11m subscriptions

September 25, 2026 10.48 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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Prime Video was Italy’s largest subscription video service in July 2026, with an estimated 11 million subscriptions, according to data from Sensemakers.

Filed Under: Newsline Edited: 25 September 2026 10:48

Netflix expands ad-supported plan to nine more EMEA markets

September 25, 2026 10.32 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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Netflix will launch its advertising-supported subscription plan in nine additional EMEA countries on March 1, 2027, significantly expanding the European footprint of its advertising business.

Filed Under: Central & East Europe, Newsline, Streaming, Top Story Tagged With: Netflix Edited: 28 September 2026 12:55

Disney+ Premium subscribers lose HDR and Dolby Vision in France

September 25, 2026 10.22 Europe/London By Julian Clover

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Disney+ is facing a formal challenge from French consumer group Que Choisir Ensemble after removing several of the enhanced picture technologies included with its Premium subscription without reducing the price.

Filed Under: Newsline Edited: 25 September 2026 10:27

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