Viacom18, which launched its sports channel, Sports18, on April 15, around the time when various Indian new years are celebrated, is now available on most major distribution platforms. The pay channel is available in both SD and HD formats on Jiotv + (channel no: 261 HD & 262 SD), TATA PLAY (channel no. 488) and Airtel Digital TV (channel no...
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Big Tech will have to tackle illegal content or face hefty EU fine
Alphabet unit Google, Meta and other large online platforms will have to do more to tackle illegal content or risk hefty fines under new Internet rules agreed between European Union countries and EU lawmakers on Saturday. The agreement came after more than 16 hours of negotiations. The Digital Services Act (DSA) is the second prong of EU anti...
Jio introduces new postpaid plan with freebies
Telecom major Reliance Jio, which recently pipped Airtel to become the second largest fixed-line service provider, has announced the launch of a new 'Entertainment Bonanza' JioFiber postpaid plan for users with zero entry cost. The new plans came into effect Friday. A press release, issued by the telecom earlier this week said, postpaid p...
SPNI launches content production sustainability guidelines
In what could be a first in the entertainment industry, Sony Pictures Networks India (SPNI) launched sustainability guidelines for content production in an industry-first initiative, with a commitment to lead the way for the industry by adopting green practices. These guidelines aim to have SPNI achieve a zero environmental footprint by 2050....
AT&T total revenue down 13% reflecting divested TV biz
AT&T Inc. on Thursday posted a 2.5 percent rise in revenue for its core phone and internet business in the first quarter, as the telecom giant benefited from the expansion of its fiber internet and 5G services. The Texas-based firm, whose WarnerMedia unit completed its merger with Discovery Inc. earlier this month to form the new media firm W...
Warner Bros. Discovery to shutter CNN+
Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) has announced it would shut down its CNN+ streaming news service less than a month after its highly touted launch. The service, which sought to capitalize on the popularity of streaming video and the growth of digital news subscriptions, will cease operations on April 30. The executive who helped design CNN's strea...