GSMA for regulatory readiness for direct-to-user LEO services

GSMA for regulatory readiness for direct-to-user LEO services

A new era of satellite services, enabled by low-earth-orbit (LEO) constellations, requires a fresh approach to regulation worldwide, according to a position paper released yesterday in Barcelona by the GSMA, the global organisation representing mobile operators.

The paper, ‘Regulator...


MPA APAC elevates Trevor Fernandes to Deputy MD level

MPA APAC elevates Trevor Fernandes to Deputy MD level

The US-headquartered Motion Picture Association (MPA), a trade body representing top film, television and streaming studios, has upgraded and expanded the Singapore-based Trevor Fernandes’ role within the organisation’s APAC setup.

According to a LinkedIn post made by MPA yesterday, ...


ACT Fibernet elevates Aditya Singh as CCE Officer

ACT Fibernet elevates Aditya Singh as CCE Officer

ACT Fibernet has elevated Aditya Singh to the role of Chief Customer Experience Officer (CCE Officer), effective January 1, marking a key leadership move as the company sharpens its focus on customer-centric growth. Singh was previously serving as Senior Vice President – Customer Experience and Loyalty. According to a UNI report, the elevatio...


PM Modi’s YouTube channel crosses 30 mn-subcriber milestone

PM Modi’s YouTube channel crosses 30 mn-subcriber milestone

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s YouTube channel has crossed the milestone of 30 million subscribers, further cementing his position as the most-followed world leader on the platform. According to a PTI report today from New Delhi, the prime minister’s digital presence continues to outpace that of other global leaders by a significant margin. T...


Paramount-WBD merged entity net debt would be approx. $79bn

Paramount-WBD merged entity net debt would be approx. $79bn

The Paramount Skydance-Warner Bros Discovery merger will create a combined entity that would have a net debt of about $79 billion, Paramount said yesterday, ruling out any plan to divest or spinoff the cable assets. The companies will fold their streaming services, including Paramount+ and HBO Max, into a single plat...


India’s football body invites commercial rights bids for 15 years

India’s football body invites commercial rights bids for 15 years

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) yesterday invited bids for the commercial rights of both men's and women's club competitions for a period of 15 years minimum starting with the 2026-2027 season, offering two packages for bidding pertaining to men's and women's club competitions.