Cox Communications cable service now includes Netflix 11 December 2017
Premier Contour cable service from Cox Communications shall now include Netflix programs as an add-on service, and can be viewed through their cable box. Cox and Netflix unveiled the carriage deal earlier this month and announced that the subscription for … Continue reading
Amazon Prime Video app now available on Apple TV 11 December 2017
According to a recent announcement, Amazon and Apple have partnered to bring the Amazon Prime Video app to Apple TV in more than 100 countries. Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook had earlier revealed plans to include Amazon’s streaming service on … Continue reading
Sky’s OTT platform to include live streaming in Spain 08 December 2017
Sky has reached an agreement with LaLiga to add live sports to its recently deployed (Over-the-Top) OTT platform in Spain. Sky subscribers will now be able to access one part of LaLiga, and the other part on-demand. The programming will … Continue reading
Mobile operators strategize to compete with OTT services 08 December 2017
Telecom companies have been foraying into the OTT space off late, but have been facing steep competition from existing streaming giants in the market. Although there are no entry barriers, cash-rich companies like Netflix and Amazon can really take new … Continue reading
Stingray music to be carried by Amazon Channels 08 December 2017
Stingray Classica, Stingray DJAZZ, and Stingray Karaoke will now be available on Amazon Channels. The multi-platform music services provider, today announced that it has successfully been added to Amazon Channels in Germany and the UK. Prime members in the UK … Continue reading
Star India to introduce Virtual Reality for IPL 2018 07 December 2017
One of India’s biggest broadcasters, Star India along with its (Over-the-Top) OTT service Hotstar, is mulling the implementation of Virtual Reality (VR), to heighten viewer experience during the 2018 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) – one of the … Continue reading
Canada’s CBC Launches Live TV Streaming Service 07 December 2017
Canadian public broadcaster, CBC has launched an (Over-the-Top) OTT video service, that offers live content and other original series on digital devices. The service also comes in an ad-free version at $4.99 per month, to compete against Netflix and other … Continue reading
DirecTV Now reach 1 million subscribers 07 December 2017
AT&T’s (Over-the-Top) OTT streaming service, DIRECTV NOW, has officially boarded 1 million subscribers, in less than 1 year of its existence. David Christopher, president, AT&T Entertainment Group, said “This milestone is an incredible testament to the thousands of hours many … Continue reading
Pay-TV subscribers to hit 1 billion by 2022 07 December 2017
According to a latest study by Digital TV Research, global OTT and pay TV revenues are projected to reach USD 283 billion this year – that’s 18% higher than the 239 billion recorded a year ago. The study that covers … Continue reading
HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) and its relevance in the OTT industry 06 December 2017
There have been times when uploading a video and streaming them online, is a tedious job. It used to be the case a few years earlier, and scarcely even today due to lack of high-speed data coverage. In such scenario, … Continue reading
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