Canal+ Group
Canal+ Overseas authorized to acquire Mediaserv
The French Competition Authority has given its consent for Canal+ Overseas to acquire 51% of Mediaserv from the Loret Group. Mediaserv is the leading high-speed alternative telecom operator in Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Guyana and Reunion. This is the last stage before the operation’s finalization in a few days’ time. By taking control of Mediaserv, Canal+ Overseas can continue its growth and diversify its operations overseas. It will in particular get support from Mediaserv’s infrastructures and teams for the launch of new innovative offers, especially those related to the Internet and television, with the goal of winning over new overseas consumers.
Universal Music Group
Aranjuez, the latest album from Miloš
Guitarist Miloš Karadaglic’s new album, which features top guitar classics, is being released on February 17 by Mercury Classics (Deutsche Grammophon). After his very successful albums Mediterraneo and Latino, Miloš is taking on beloved pieces such as the Aranjuez concerto and Joaquin Rodrigo’s Fantasia for a Gentleman. Added to that are works by Manuel de Falla and Fernando Sor. The last track of the album is a reprise of the iconic Beatles song Michelle. Accompanied by the London Philharmonic Orchestra and the young and charismatic conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, this new album is undeniably the biggest event in classical music so far this year.
SFR
Carrée Europe limited series
SFR is the first operator to offer a plan with unlimited calling, text messages and multimedia messages with 3 Gb of Internet/month usable year-round in France, the European Union and French overseas regions. With the Carrée Europe limited series, SFR sets itself apart from the competition by offering its customers the chance to make calls and use their 3 Gb of data anytime and without any geographic restrictions. They can easily access the premium content and integrated services of the Carrée plans anytime on their smartphones: their choice of SFR Extra, one additional SIM card to get online on a tablet using MultiSurf and 100 Gb of secure data storage on SFR Cloud.
GVT
GVT has the highest average speeds
GVT has the highest average speeds for broadband connections in Brazil, according to the latest report from Netflix which analyses Internet connections for video-on-demand (VOD) delivery. Netflix uses the data associated with the streaming experience to compare ISPs and create these reports to give their clients monthly insights into which ISPs deliver the best Netflix experience. According the company, faster connections enable a better image and start displaying the video faster with fewer interruptions during the movie. GVT constantly invests in innovation and new network technologies, seeking solutions to enhance the customer experience.
