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BSkyB signs £49 million fibre deal with Virgin Media Business, set to increase network capacity tenfold and improve backhaul.

A new YouGov report, published today, reveals “annoyance with social media marketing” and concerns over privacy leading some to log off social media sites.

The BBC currently pays BSkyB £5 million a year for the satellite broadcaster to carry its TV and radio channels, and says that if this fee is not dropped, may charge BSkyB for channels such as BBC1.

The news comes as Microsoft launches its new Xbox One console, set to ‘redefine’ the connectivity of the living room by integrating TV, internet and gaming like never before.

Despite a huge desire to receive content and services through television, Smart TVs trail laptops, desktops and set-top boxes when it comes to consumers deciding how to connect to the internet through their sets, new research from YouGov shows.

The BBC’s red button service, which serves over 17 million people every week, should be better connected to ensure access to more online content a BBC Trust report, published today, finds.

Some of the biggest UK net firms including Virgin Media and BSkyB, have begun blocking access to film streaming sites that have been accused of breaching copyright laws.

TalkTalk’s commercial director describes the move as a “Freeview assault” as the company sets its sights on “value-seeking” customers.

Over 3,000 VOD services have been identified in Europe, with 76 subscription VOD services currently available.

Channel 4’s new data offering will enable clients to target the same audiences that they buy on TV on 4OD, such as 16-34s and ABC1s.