Over The Top (OTT)

34% rise in global video viewing 15 September 2017

Online video consumption is driven by millennial consumers around the world with average global viewership up by 5 hours, 45 minutes per week according to a new research. This is according to the report from Limelight Networks “State of Online … Continue reading

Noggin to now be included in Claro Video platform 15 September 2017

Claro Video has included the SVOD service Noggin (Viacom) which is a subscription video-streaming service for preschoolers, to its platform in Mexico, Peru and Dominican Republic. It will launch in rest of the Latin American countries going forward. Noggin content … Continue reading

New 4K, HDR Fire TV devices to be introduced by Amazon 15 September 2017

Two new models of Fire TV streaming device will support 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR) video at the rate of 60 frames per-second. The device will feature an HDMI cable similar to Google’s Chromecast. Amazon currently offers Fire TV … Continue reading

Twitter to launch live streaming service for sports in Australia 14 September 2017

Twitter has collaborated with various sports channels and other organizations like Channel 7 Sports, Fox Sports Asia, Riot Games and International Cricket Council to bring out a series of premium live and in-stream video content deals across sports, news and … Continue reading

Support for 4K introduced by Apple TV 14 September 2017

Apple TV has enhanced its offering to support 4K and High Dynamic Range (HDR). The new Apple TV 4K is expected to deliver a stunning cinematic experience with images that are crisper, richer, true-to life and far more detailed in … Continue reading

Netflix On Us launched by T-Mobile 14 September 2017

Netflix On Us is now available for T-Mobile subscribers which will cover the standard plan $9.99 that lets you stream on 2 devices at once. So if you are already subscribed to the Netflix Standard plan, then you can merge … Continue reading

Over the Top Video Services Market Forecast – Europe 13 September 2017

According to a study by Research and Markets, there is widespread growth of Over the Top (OTT) video services including video on demand as a popular option for entertainment. The study aims at researching the key trends driving or holding … Continue reading

HOOQ now available to CAST subscribers in Singapore 13 September 2017

HOOQ which is a video streaming service is now available for Singtel’s over the top (OTT) platform, CAST in Singapore. Asian content as well as films and TV series from US studios namely Sony Pictures, Warner Bros, Disney, Dreamworks and … Continue reading

Sky launches OTT streaming service in Spain 13 September 2017

Sky has introduced an OTT TV streaming service in Spain. It is set to offer the best of Spanish content from pay TV channels, TV series and on-demand films from all over the globe. It is available to anyone in … Continue reading

East European SVOD rise attributed to Netflix, Amazon 12 September 2017

According to a study from Digital TV Research, there will be 16.5 million subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) subscribers throughout Eastern Europe by 2022. This is 4 times more than what was reported in end of 2016. SVOD is expected to become … Continue reading