Industry Updates

SFR launches SFR Play OTT Service in France 03 February 2017

Altice-owned french provider SFR has launched SFR Play a subscription based video on demand OTT service for the users in metropolitan France irrespective of their broadband service provider. The new SVOD service will be available for users at €9.99 per month having … Continue reading

China’s VR Market to 4-fold in 2017 03 February 2017

According to a recent IDC forecast, China’s VR industry is expected to 4-fold in 2017 as more major players enter the industry and as original content drives growth. The VR industry in China experienced a roller coaster ride in 2016, starting off … Continue reading

Comcast launches on Roku 03 February 2017

Comcast’s Xfinity TV app has launched in beta format on Roku TV as a video streaming service offering Roku users both live as well as on-demand streaming programming. The OTT service offers local broadcast stations, public and government channels, and also lets viewers watch … Continue reading

Twitter inks deal with Sky to live-stream “Deadline Day” 02 February 2017

The social media giant Twitter has reportedly signed a big sports live streaming deal with European broadcaster Sky to live stream the final day for soccer clubs in the UK as it heats up the competition with Facebook and Snapchat. “Deadline Day” … Continue reading

Walter Presents to launch SVOD in the US 02 February 2017

Walter Presents, a curated SVOD video streaming service specializing in offering ad free foreign language dramas, to reportedly launch in the US at $6.99 per month starting this March. The service is available on web platforms for now through WalterPresents.com. Walter Presents … Continue reading