TRAI proposes regulatory framework for OTT services : Net Neutrality just landed in India
As Net Neutrality continues to scorch earth for telecom operators and ISPs alike all over the globe, and following the recent 3-2 Democrat-Republican voting victory for Net Neutrality in the United States, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has called for a consultation on a proposed regulatory framework for Over The Top services like WhatsApp, …
Net Neutrality : Internet the Way You Want It, Not the ISP
With a sharp 3-2 Democrats over Republicans vote, the Federal Communications Commission has laid out a new parameter for internet regulations, subtly replacing the broadband service providers with the Government regulator as the new internet gatekeepers. Backed by internet giants like Netflix and Twitter, the ‘Net Neutrality’ debate formed its premise on Title II of …
Muvi Studio DIY VoD Platform : The One-Click Video Streaming Platform Builder
We are excited to announce the addition of ‘Auto Signup’ feature to Muvi, with a ‘FREE 14-DAYS TRIAL’ bundled with all premium features. The FREE TRIAL button is a single click pathway to owning your own branded Video streaming platform, in less than 24 hours! What is Auto-Signup like? ‘Auto Signup’ looks to make the sign-up and platform …
Bandwidth consumed by Video Streaming Sites
Very often we come across questions like, how much bandwidth does a video streaming site playing a movie consumes? How much bandwidth did that movie or TV show consume? How much bandwidth will my VoD Platform / Video Streaming Site consume? Now the answer to this question can be as complex as you want or it …
White Spaces : Exploring new dimensions for OTT in India
India could soon have access to incredibly cheap high-speed wireless internet delivered over the last mile without wires, if a Microsoft project that taps unused wireless spectrum to provide free internet to rural regions receives Govt. clearance. Microsoft’s tech uses the unused buffer frequencies — “white spaces” — between TV channels to carry data. In India, these spaces end up being …
VOD – NOT A THREAT BUT AN OPPORTUNITY
With The Interview raking in USD 34 million collections from online VoD collections, which is significantly higher than the USD 2 million it was able to manage in theatres across North America in the first 4 days following Christmas. Is a clear indication that 2015 will be the year when Video streaming sites & Platforms will …
How Netflix Is Dominating Australia From Abroad
Netflix, the American on-demand television and movie streaming service, is growing its audience in Australia without even launching in the local market. A new study has found that Netflix is the second most popular paid-content media company in Australia, despite not being available here. The data shows 27% of Australians using media or rental subscriptions are using …
Video-on-Demand (VoD) Not a Novelty But the Norm of Entertainment Industry Today
As the world ushers towards the second half of the decade, the rise of the digital age has seen a revolution in many industries and has changed the way people view, behave and interact with the real world. Internet-of-things (IoT) is a reality, first our phones became smarter and then TV, followed by Houses and …
VoD – Moving Beyond The Traditional
With the new government talking about implementing e-governance, India has started using digital and social media as the primary mode of communication. Hence it is expected that new technologies would now achieve mainstream adoption faster. The Indian government backed up by private players, has started implementing better infrastructure in place, TRAI has increased the minimum …
