Altice rejects SFR offer: Altice France has turned down a €17 billion ($19.85 billion) joint bid from Orange, Bouygues Telecom, and Iliad to split most of SFR, leaving key assets and overseas units untouched. Regulatory hurdles loom. Canal+ on Thomson TVs: A new deal sees Thomson Smart TVs in 11 European countries ship with a dedicated Canal+ button and pre-installed app, including local services. Canal+ says it simplifies access for nearly 40 million subscribers. Netflix adds Spotify Studios: Netflix has struck a deal to stream Spotify Studios and The Ringer podcasts from early 2026 in the US market. Titles include The Bill Simmons Podcast, Rewatchables, Dissect, and Conspiracy Theories, offering non-scripted content alongside films, series, and live events. Harmonic for…