42% unwilling to spend more than $20 per month on streaming services 01 February 2018
While everyone is raving the online streaming services and growing demand of the same, the other side of the spectrum, however, has a different picture altogether. If reports are to be believed, 42% of adults in the U.S. are unwilling … Continue reading
Subscription fees likely to be increased owing to hike in royalty 01 February 2018
The Copyright Royalty Board of the U.S. Library of Congress has increased the royalty rate from 10.5% to 15.1% of total revenues of streaming services to be paid to artists and their publishers. With the decision standing effective from 2018 … Continue reading
iTunes all set to debut in Microsoft Store 31 January 2018
As per a report by ITHome, the recent build of iTunes for Desktop application imbibes a sign that confirms the app is coming to Microsoft Store soon. The evidence comes in the form of a DLL file named “iTunesUWPdll” which … Continue reading
South Africans among most binge-watching audiences of 2017 31 January 2018
According to viewing data from Netflix, in the South African market, 61% of South African viewers binge-watch on a regular basis. The same report also reveals that 73% of international respondents defined binge-watching as watching between two to six episodes … Continue reading
Starz Play and Etisalat collaborate for content deal 31 January 2018
Starz Play and Etisalat, the two UAE companies have inked a five-year deal that would see both players collaborating on technology and content. Etisalat, one of the largest telecom providers in UAE, already carries Starz Play’s subscription VOD offer on … Continue reading
Altice integrates Netflix into its cloud-based platform 31 January 2018
Altice has announced the availability of its cloud-based platform for all customers including Altice One. This means Netflix will be accessed directly by Altice’s customers from the platform’s user interface. The cloud-based platform substitutes the traditional cable box and allows … Continue reading
Sling TV debuts in Puerto Rico 30 January 2018
Sling TV, the OTT platform of Dish Network has expanded its service to Puerto Rico. The platform will compete with the incumbent cable operator, Liberty Global. Sling TV said that it will be offering all of its services and packages, … Continue reading
Sky’s all-IP offering due in April 30 January 2018
Sky is all set to launch an all-IP version of its service in Italy this April, which will enable viewers access pay TV channels and on-demand content without the help of a satellite dish. Sky announced that the offering will … Continue reading
Hulu & IFC Films sign multi-year agreement for narrative features 30 January 2018
Hulu and IFC Films have inked a new deal by which the former gets the subscription to stream the current and future non-documentary, narrative films, released by the latter once they finish their theatrical run. The deal which expands the … Continue reading
Sky bets on plug-in stick to take on Netflix and Amazon Prime 30 January 2018
Amidst the intense war among OTT providers, Sky has launched a low-cost plug-in stick which will provide viewers an access to its content on any TV set. This is largely in order to counter the growing influence of Netflix and … Continue reading