Press and News

19.05.2026 | Germany

2026 marks a turning point for TV consumption in Germany: for the first time, a majority of households receive television via the internet. As the latest Zattoo TV Streaming Report 2026 shows, traditional reception methods such as cable and satellite continue to lose relevance, while internet-based TV reception is growing significantly. Particularly noteworthy: 54 percent use IPTV or TV streaming services for this purpose. TV streaming (OTT) has now overtaken cable as the single most important TV reception method.

19.05.2026 | Switzerland

Internet TV remains the leading TV reception method: 71 percent of households watch television via the internet. As the latest Zattoo TV Streaming Report 2026 shows, IPTV continues to hold its position as the most important TV reception method, while streaming services have become firmly embedded in the everyday TV habits of people in Switzerland. At the same time, viewing habits continue to evolve: streaming is being used more flexibly, and navigating an increasingly fragmented landscape of apps and content offerings is becoming a growing challenge.

19.05.2026 | Austria

TV streaming continues to expand its lead in Austria: 35 percent of households now use TV streaming as their primary TV reception method. As the latest Zattoo TV Streaming Report 2026 shows, watching television via the internet continues to gain importance. For the first time, a total of 54 percent of respondents receive television via the internet, while traditional reception methods such as satellite and cable continue to decline in relevance. At the same time, viewing habits are evolving: streaming is being used more flexibly, and navigating the increasingly fragmented landscape of apps and content offerings is becoming more important.

11.03.2026 | Zürich | Berlin

Zattoo’s Board of Directors has appointed Tina Rodriguez as Interim CEO effective April 1, 2026. She succeeds Roger Elsener, who will leave the company on April 30, 2026, at his own request to take on the role of Director of Swiss Radio and Television (SRF). By appointing a leader from within the organization, Zattoo ensures the consistent continuation of its strategic direction.

16 June 2025

When Zattoo streamed live TV over the internet to the PC for the first time during the 2006 Football World Cup, there were no smart TVs and the industry was far from the idea of streaming as we know it today. 20 years later, this pioneering achievement has grown into one of Europe’s leading TV platforms.

6 May 2025

Today Zattoo announces the acquisition of Green Streams GmbH, further strengthening its position as a leading TV-platform provider. With this strategic move, Zattoo expands its B2B product portfolio and lays the groundwork for entry into new international markets. By integrating one of the industry’s most advanced middleware platforms, the company significantly accelerates its technological development.