Over The Top (OTT)

Netflix speed index sees ups and downs in April 10 May 2017

The latest monthly update for the Netflix ISP Speed Index that releases data on which ISPs provide the best prime time streaming service for the Video -on- demand (SVOD) package has shown tremendous improvements around the globe. For instance 7 … Continue reading

$20 million raised by Tubi TV as fresh funds 10 May 2017

Tubi TV, a multi-platform AVOD service has announced that they have raised $20 million as funds from Jump Capital along with the help of their existing investor partners Foundation Capital, who were responsible for Tubi TV’s Series A round. This … Continue reading

New Hi-Res Audio Streaming Service announcement made by Neil Young 09 May 2017

Neil Young admitted to moving on to his new audio streaming service that will bring high- resolution music to the masses. Young posted a lengthy message on the Pono community message boards and made a mention of the successful sales … Continue reading

Time Inc in collaboration with People, Entertainment Weekly and Xumo makes major OTT announcements 09 May 2017

Time Inc announced some major investments in video and OTT during their NewFront presentation held in NYC on May 5, 2017. This was part of it’s pitching efforts to advertisers. One of the highlights at the event was “People/Entertainment Weekly … Continue reading

Samsung introduces VOD Apps for it’s Gear PhoneCast VR 09 May 2017

Samsung is providing new apps into the headset that serve as a guide to how traditional 2D content can work inside VR. A beta version of Samsung PhoneCast VR was launched this week. This free app puts users in a … Continue reading

LiveXLive attains Streaming Rights for the Hangout Music Festival 09 May 2017

LiveXLive which is a premium live-streaming network has acquired the exclusive streaming rights for the Hangout Music Festival for the next three years. This exclusive partnership kick starts at this year’s festival which will take place from May 19 through … Continue reading

Zero-rating streaming service launched by OOREDOO 09 May 2017

The Qatari international telecommunication Company Ooredoo revealed their new offer called ‘Stream On’ which is a video streaming service that provides unlimited access to certain content providers such as Youtube and VIU.  It is priced at US$1.30 per day for … Continue reading

Facebook user to be worth more than a TV viewer soon 08 May 2017

According to an analysis conducted by Ampere, the average Facebook user will very soon be worth more than an average TV viewer. A study conducted by the research firm suggests that the average revenue per-user generated by Facebook advertising has … Continue reading

Low bandwidth streaming technology to be introduced by Netflix for developing countries 08 May 2017

Netflix is all set to improve video delivery in India by introducing a new technology that will work with slow internet connections without compromising on the quality. This new technology will let consumers stream massive amounts of video content (upto … Continue reading

Hulu and Twitter launch their respective live video streaming services 08 May 2017

Hulu’s live TV streaming service has been launched in beta in the U.S. which includes more than 50 live and on demand channels, priced at US$39.99 (€36.60) per month. Viewers that subscribe to this package also get Hulu’s existing $7.99 … Continue reading