Pandora to get financial boost with Sirius investment of $480 million 12 June 2017
Sirius XM Holdings Inc, in an effort to get a better foothold in the internet music streaming business, will invest $480 million in Pandora Media Inc. Currently, Sirius XM has a solid presence in the auto industry where its channels are … 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
Apple Music growing rapidly with number of subscribers at 27 million 09 June 2017
The total number of subscribers for Apple Music has increased from 20 million as reported in December to the latest estimate of 27 million. This figure was announced at the Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in San Jose. Spotify which is … 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
Poor network penetration results in limited access to VOD, OTT and IPTV in Brazil 09 June 2017
Lack of access to networks as per a report from Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada (IPEA) and the telecom authority Anatel which has led to an unfulfilled demand for access to services such as video-on-demand (VOD), streaming over-the-top (OTT) and … Continue reading
Top players in music streaming compared – UK 08 June 2017
There are 4 music streaming services that are considered “big players” namely Spotify, Apple Music, Google Play Music and Amazon Music Unlimited. Even though all four offer similar large catalogues of music, each of them have their own set of … Continue reading
Fox Now video streaming app now extended to other platforms 08 June 2017
Fox Networks group is expanding its latest Fox Now video streaming app to more platforms. Fox, FX and National Geographic provide content to Fox Now. It is set to be launched immediately on Apple’s iOS and later this month on … Continue reading
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