“IROKO +” SVOD platform launched in Cameroon 16 June 2017
IROKO + which is part of Canal+ is collaborating with Orange to introduce an internet package in Cameroon priced at US$ 0.35 (200 FCFA) wherein customers get 24 hours access to IROKO + catalog along with a 300MB data plan. … Continue reading
Irrespective of screen size, long-form video more popular than short-form video 15 June 2017
According to a recent report, long-form content accounts for the majority of time spent watching video on all screens. Differences in video consumption between the East and West coasts of the US were also cited in the report apart from … Continue reading
Anti-Piracy alliance formed by major content providers 15 June 2017
An Alliance for Creativity and Entertainment (ACE) which is a global association created for reducing online piracy has been formed by around 30 content creators and on-demand entertainment companies. Some of the big names include Amazon, Bell Canada, CBS Corporation, … Continue reading
MultTV introduces IPTV in Brazil 15 June 2017
MultTV’s IPTV offering has been introduced in Brazil. It is supported by albis-elcon’s SceneGate 8073 set-top boxes (STBs). Some key features of the SceneGate 8073 include an advanced system-on-a-chip technology that provides superior processing power and memory and a software … Continue reading
Netflix outgrowing Cable TV 14 June 2017
Traditional cable TV has been surpassed by Netflix in terms of total subscribers, for the first time as per Leichtman Research. Compared with 48.61 cable TV subscribers, Netflix accounts for 50.85 million subscribers. Small cable networks (5% of total cable … Continue reading
HBO GO to be launched in Latin America 14 June 2017
HBO is all set to launch its standalone over-the-top (OTT) service, HBO GO in major parts of Latin America. The subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service is currently available in Colombia, Mexico, Argentina and Brazil since 2016. In rest of the areas … Continue reading
Fullscreen Media launches OTT app on Roku 13 June 2017
Fullscreen Media’s app has been introduced on Roku players and Roku TV models. This app will broaden users access to an over-the-top (OTT) SVOD service featuring popular series and shows. Fullscreen’s SVOD service is priced at $5.99 per month and … Continue reading
Paraguay gets access to IPTV through Claro 13 June 2017
An IPTV service “Claro TV +” has been started in Asuncion which is the capital of Paraguay. Based on internet speed which can be 6,10, 50 and 10OMbps, the price of Claro TV + package is determined. the Company plans … Continue reading
Telefónica concentrated on IPTV, expands FTTH in Brazil 12 June 2017
Spanish multinational broadband and telecommunications provider Telefónica is banking on the expansion of IPTV with the growth of its FTTH network in Brazil. The company that runs under the Vivo brand, revealed details of the strategic expansion for the local … Continue reading
Low-income customers to benefit from low Amazon Prime membership rates 12 June 2017
In an attempt to entice low-income Walmart shoppers, Amazon prime (video streaming service) monthly membership is being offered at a discounted rate for people who are given government assistance. So anyone with a valid electronic benefits card or food stamps … Continue reading
