Data drives OTT enhancement, but lack of standards is a problem 20 July 2016
With the potential for a record number of new video streaming platforms launching in 2016, along with the addition of exciting new technologies like virtual reality and 4K quality video, the online video world – and the requirements for bandwidth … Continue reading
OTT TV and Video Revenues to Hit Around $65 Billion by 2021 19 July 2016
Global OTT TV and video revenues for 100 countries will reach $64.78 billion in 2021, according to Digital TV Research. That’s an incredible increase from $4.47 billion in 2010 and $29.41 billion in 2015, according to the research firm. From … Continue reading
Limelight says OTT services are surging in popularity 19 July 2016
According to its latest State of Online Video report, 38.4 percent of those surveyed subscribe to 1 service, 18.8 percent subscribe to 2, and over 10 percent subscribe to 3 or more. Only 31.2 percent don’t have any OTT subscriptions. … Continue reading
17% of U.S. homes now access only OTT programming 19 July 2016
According to data from GfK’s 2016 Ownership and Trend Report, 17 percent of U.S. homes now access Video on Demand Services only, up from 15 percent last year. Additionally, 6 percent of homes use streaming services exclusively, up from 4 … Continue reading
OTT in Europe sees changed video consumption habits and new investment opportunities 18 July 2016
Research firm Pyramid Research has released its latest report, entitled “OTT Video in Europe: focus on domestic content and local languages to boost take up of services“, which naturally is on sale to relevant parties at relevant prices. Pyramid Research states … Continue reading
73% of households in Central and Eastern Europe to opt for Pay-TV by 2020 18 July 2016
The availability of high-speed next-generation fixed and mobile networks is changing video consumption habits in Europe significantly, driving multiscreen video and video-on-demand (VOD), according to a study from Pyramid Research. High proliferation of connected devices, greater volume of online video … Continue reading
VoD and Non-linear viewing will account for 25% of Dutch TV Viewing by 2025 18 July 2016
On-demand and non-linear viewing will account for 25 per cent of all TV viewing in the Netherlands by 2025, according to a report from Dutch bank ABN Amro on the country’s viewing behaviour. This is up from just 7 per … Continue reading
Latin America to reach 80 million OTT VoD subscribers by 2021 15 July 2016
The study involves 19 countries in Latin America. The Pay TV market in Latin America will reach 80 million subscribers in 2021, a figure equivalent to a 42.4% penetration over total TV households. The growth rate for the period 2016-2021 … Continue reading
OTT TV and video revenues in Western Europe will reach USD 14.64 billion in 2021 15 July 2016
OTT TV and video revenues in Western Europe are expected to more than double between 2015 and 2021, though the growth rates between the countries will vary widely, according to the latest report from Digital TV Researchy, looking at 17 … Continue reading
25% of USA households have cut the cord 15 July 2016
A quarter (25%) of all US TV households are now going without cable and satellite reception, according to GfK’s 2016 Ownership and Trend Report from The Home Technology Monitor. The survey shows that levels of broadcast-only reception and Internet-only video … Continue reading