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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’…

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Canal+ boosts Vivendi with strong subscriber growth

Canal+ was a star performer in parent company Vivendi’s portfolio in the wake of its…

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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…

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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…

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Canal+ names new public affairs director

Canal+ has named Amélie Meynard as director of public affairs. Reporting to secretary general Laetitia…

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Netflix in landmark deal to finance French cinema

Netflix has struck a deal with French cinema organisations committing it to invest about €40…

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Niel and Bouygues clash over TF1-M6 merger

French telecom tycoons Xavier Niel and Martin Bouygues have clashed over the proposed merger between…

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SFR launches new 8Gbps-capable Box, taking on Free

French service provider SFR, owned by Altice Group, has launched a new 8Gbps capable box,…

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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…

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Bouygues Telecom forges addressable advertising alliance for France

French service provider Bouygues Telecom has teamed up with convergence technology specialist Realytics and connected…