Unlimited length 360 Video Streaming introduced by InstaVR 14 June 2017
InstaVR will enable streaming videos of unlimited length via their VR platform and this feature will be extended to 360-degree videos as well. Although videos don’t have a size or length limit, creators only have 500GB of monthly video bandwidth … 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
Mobile data consumption grows in Mexico with increased online video viewing 13 June 2017
Online video viewing has resulted in an exponential increase in mobile data consumption in the last two years. According to The Competitive Intelligence Unit, online video viewing has been the driving force behind this increase in mobile data consumption. Some … Continue reading
Video to be major contributor to MEA’s internet traffic 13 June 2017
81% of all internet traffic by 2021 in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region will be attributed to video, according to Cisco’s latest forecast. In 2016, Internet video accounted for 62% of MEA’s internet traffic, however, only 21% of … 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
Cable usage on the decline, video streaming on the rise 12 June 2017
Internet users prefer streaming video than cable according to a new research conducted by CBS. According to a study by Fluent LLC based on cable and TV habits of internet users, 67% of people from all age groups used some … 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
Cisco VNI: Mobile video growing fastest with video viewing amounting to 82% of internet traffic 09 June 2017
According to the latest Cisco Visual Networking Index (VNI) shows a growth of 1.3 billion Internet users by 2021 amounting to 4.6 billion or almost 60% of the population. Also, it suggests that 82% of internet users watch videos. It … Continue reading
VOD market in Europe growing at 17% each year – ITMedia Consulting 09 June 2017
According to Italian research firm ITMedia Consulting, the European VOD market as per 2017-2020 estimates will grow by an average of 17% each year with its current worth being €4.2 billion which is expected to reach until €6.7 billion in … Continue reading
