Over The Top (OTT)

After China, Its Russia Who Wants To Regulate OTT Video Services 09 December 2015

According to RNS and AKTR, the ministry has been consulting with ISPs and TV channels on the matter. OTT services can currently distribute must-carry TV channels, but only if they are licensed pay-TV operators. Continue reading

Ovum Believes SVOD Will Not Be The End Of Pay-TV 09 December 2015

Australian subscriptions to SVOD (streaming video on demand) services like Netflix, Presto and Stan – are set for strong growth over the next five years, according to analyst firm Ovum. Continue reading

Most OTT Video Services Will Lose Christmas Subs In 6 Months Or Less 09 December 2015

The study, carried out in Australia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, the UK and US, found that around 25 per cent of consumers already use an OTT service, and a further 27 per cent are planning to go OTT this Christmas, taking advantage of free trials and special offers. Continue reading