Austrian Telecom A1 launch free streaming service 16 November 2017

Austrian operator A1 has launched a zero-rated music and video streaming service called A1 Free Stream. It’s a free streaming service that is automatically included in A1 Go! plans. On this new service, customers will be able to stream services … Continue reading

Q3 figures for SVOD in MENA 16 November 2017

In the third quarter of 2017, Middle-East and North Africa (MENA) is reported to have amassed 1.6 million subscribers on an SVoD platform. According to the report by Dataxis research, this represents a growth of 19% as compared to the … Continue reading

Philo: The New Live-streaming TV service 16 November 2017

A new live streaming TV service called Philo has been launched and has been turning a few heads. Philo has a unique proposition with no sports and news content but is heavy on arts, home, and lifestyle channels. The service … Continue reading

Cox announces Netflix support on New ‘Contour’ boxes 15 November 2017

Cox Communications has announced the integration of Netflix on Comcast’s “Contour” set-top boxes. Cox customers can now access Netflix from their Contour 2 receivers. Netflix can be accessed on the device and is supported by its voice remote as well. … Continue reading

Mexicanal expands in US OTT market with Sling TV 15 November 2017

Mexicanal has expanded its reach in the over-the-top market in the US through an agreement with Sling TV. The Mexican channel will now grow its distribution reach across the country with one of the leading live and on-demand streaming television … Continue reading

Nintendo Switch now supports Hulu 15 November 2017

Hulu is now available on Nintendo Switch video game consoles. Users can download the Hulu app from Nintendo’s shop, and access on-demand and live TV content, available on the streaming service. Users will be able to watch Hulu on their … Continue reading

Bangladesh’s PRAN Group partners with Muvi to build streaming service 14 November 2017

Bangladesh’s F&B major, PRAN diversify into the online video streaming space with JagoTV PRAN-RFL Group enters the online entertainment space. The company launches new video streaming service called JagoLive. The service is built on PaaS solution provider, Muvi LLC. New … Continue reading

Canal Plus’ VOD service to offer content on pay-per-view model 14 November 2017

Canal Plus’ VoD service MyCanal is all set to run a new revenue stream by distributing TV series and movies on a pay-per-view(PPV) basis. reports. According to a report by Les Echos, Canal Plus’s distribution director, Frank Cadoret hinted that … Continue reading

Rakuten TV to offer 4K HDR content Samsung 14 November 2017

Rakuten TV, the European VOD service has partnered with Samsung to offer 4K HDR content on smart TVs. Rakuten TV will release 100 Ultra HD HDR titles before the end of the year and will be available only through Samsung’s … Continue reading

DirecTV Now to include 5.1 audio on select channels 14 November 2017

AT&T’s DirecTV Now app, now being updated to support 5.1 audio on some channels, including MTV. The app is being reviewed by beta testers currently and the official release is expected before the end of the year. Many consumers have … Continue reading