The 2026 FIFA World Cup has delivered a major boost for Freely, with new viewing data showing a significant shift towards broadband-delivered television. According to BARB figures released by Everyone TV, the share of viewing from broadband-only households for England's group-stage matches was more than four times higher than during the 2022 tournament, highlighting the UK's accelerating move towards internet-based TV.

Virgin Media O2 has announced that its full fibre network now reaches 9 million premises across the UK, marking a significant milestone in the company's nationwide broadband rollout. The expansion includes infrastructure built by both Virgin Media O2 and nexfibre, supporting the operator's long-term ambition to deliver full fibre connectivity to more homes and businesses.

Comcast's streaming service Peacock has reported its first-ever quarterly profit, marking a major milestone for the platform as it continues to grow its subscriber base. The service generated a pre-tax profit of $189 million during the second quarter of 2026, helped by strong audiences for the FIFA World Cup and the latest series of Love Island USA. Peacock also added 2 million paid subscribers, taking its total to 48 million, while revenue rose 54% year-on-year to $1.9 billion.

SpaceX has achieved its most successful first half of a year on record, completing 81 launches between 1 January and 30 June 2026. The milestone surpasses the company's previous half-year record and highlights the continued acceleration of its launch programme.

The UK Government is considering intervening in the proposed $110 billion (£85 billion) merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, citing concerns over media plurality, competition and the future of UK broadcasting services.