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French watchdog opens in-depth probe into TF1-M6 merger
France’s competition watchdog, the Autorité de la Concurrence, has decided to open a ‘phase 2’…
Canal+ boosts Vivendi with strong subscriber growth
Canal+ was a star performer in parent company Vivendi’s portfolio in the wake of its…
Bouygues launches new 4K Android box with Salto included
French service provider Bouygues Telecom has launched a new 4K HDR set-top box with an…
TF1 and M6 to sell channels to Altice to secure merger deal approval
France’s TF1 and M6 and Altice Media have begun exclusive negotiations for the sale of…
Canal+ names new public affairs director
Canal+ has named Amélie Meynard as director of public affairs. Reporting to secretary general Laetitia…
Netflix in landmark deal to finance French cinema
Netflix has struck a deal with French cinema organisations committing it to invest about €40…
Niel and Bouygues clash over TF1-M6 merger
French telecom tycoons Xavier Niel and Martin Bouygues have clashed over the proposed merger between…
SFR launches new 8Gbps-capable Box, taking on Free
French service provider SFR, owned by Altice Group, has launched a new 8Gbps capable box,…
TF1 still ‘willing to negotiate’ as defeated Molotov moves channels to pay
TF1 has denied OTT operator Molotov’s claim to have agreed the distribution of the commercial…
Bouygues Telecom forges addressable advertising alliance for France
French service provider Bouygues Telecom has teamed up with convergence technology specialist Realytics and connected…