Comcast Adds Heft With Sky’s Deal for British Broadcaster ITV
See more This is Money on Google - save us as a Preferred Source By JANE DENTON, MONEY REPORTER Updated: 08:24 BST, 6 July 2026 ITV has agreed the sale of its…
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'ITV will remain a public service broadcaster at the heart of British life, and we’re excited about the future we can build together.' The integrated streaming platform will have more than 16million viewers every month, Strong added. The deal, which has been in the works since the end of 2025, will see Sky buy ITV’s terrestrial TV channels and streaming service ITVX. The $2.1 billion purchase would combine two major British media outlets and help the Comcast-owned Sky compete with streaming giants.
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'ITV will remain a public service broadcaster at the heart of British life, and we’re excited about the future we can build together.' The integrated streaming platform will have more than 16million viewers every month, Strong added.
according to Daily MailThe deal, which has been in the works since the end of 2025, will see Sky buy ITV’s terrestrial TV channels and streaming service ITVX.
according to Daily MailThe $2.1 billion purchase would combine two major British media outlets and help the Comcast-owned Sky compete with streaming giants
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