CANAL+ has extended its satellite capacity partnership with SES through to 2040, securing long-term distribution across Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. The agreement will support the delivery of premium video content and pay-TV services to more than 40 million subscribers across 70 countries.

The partnership, which dates back to 1995, will continue to use SES satellite infrastructure across several orbital positions. However, the companies have not disclosed the financial value of the agreement or the specific satellites and capacity involved.

The extension highlights the continued importance of satellite distribution in reaching audiences across diverse markets, including areas where reliable broadband access may be limited.

The deal reinforces satellite’s role alongside streaming and internet-based services in supporting the future of television distribution.

The BBC has confirmed that BBC Three, BBC Scotland and BBC Radio 4 Extra will end their linear broadcast services in spring 2027 as part of plans to save £500 million by 2028.

wedotv Movies has launched on Freely, expanding its availability across the UK’s free broadband TV platform, backed by the BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5.

Starlink is reportedly adding around 18,700 subscribers per day, with analysts forecasting 1.7 million net additions in Q3 2026. This follows growth from 8.9 million subscribers at the end of 2025 to 12 million by the end of June 2026.

Netflix generated £2.06 billion in UK revenue in 2025, surpassing the revenue generated by ITV's Media & Entertainment division for the first time and highlighting the growing influence of streaming in the British television market.