Nalgonda goes digital, NDC Network to offer TV, Internet, VoIP through single fibre optical cable 05 February 2015

Nalgonda becomes one of the first cities in India to get TV channels, Internet and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) through a single fibre optical cable. Nalgonda Digital Cable (NDC) Network would be launching digital cable TV signal service on February … Continue reading

Consumers leaning towards a personal TV experience, says Arris survey 05 February 2015

In a recently released survey by Arris, it’s been observed that a homogeneity between broadcast TV consumers and OTT consumers is on a rise. The numbers for OTT customers is also on a rise and signals that consumers are settling … Continue reading

Disney intends bringing Marvel and Star Wars characters on SVoD, says CEO Bob Iger 05 February 2015

Walt Disney Co. is considering taking its Marvel and “Star Wars” characters direct to consumers with subscription-video services. The company, which included its ESPN sports network and Disney Channel in Dish Network Corp.’s Sling TV online package, sees opportunities to deliver … Continue reading

Nepal on the verge of a digital revolution, to get IPTV services soon 05 February 2015

In a major technology upgrade, Nepal is to get 2 new IPTV  services through WorldLink and ViaNet partnering with New IT Venture for NET TV and Subisu launching CLEAR TV. For IPTV service, Ministry of Information and Communication (MoIC) charges registration … Continue reading

Irrfan Khan starrer Qissa to release on VoD along with theatrical release, says NFDC 05 February 2015

National Film Development Corporation of India has announced that Irrfan Khan and Tisca Chopra starrer Qissa will be released in select theatres across key cities of Mumbai, Delhi, Chandigarh, Chennai and Kolkata on February 20, 2015, the same day that it … Continue reading

21st Century Fox partners Chinese VoD giant YOU On Demand to distribute content 04 February 2015

21st Century Fox Studio’s distribution arm 20th Century Fox Television Distribution has finalized a licensing agreement with Chinese VoD service provider YOU On Demand to bring it’s titles like ‘The A-Team’ and ‘Black Swan’ to China, through  YOU On Demand’s … Continue reading

‘Meet The Mormons’ now goes the VoD way, hits iTunes and Amazon Video, Netflix launch also scheduled 04 February 2015

Faith-based hit movie ‘Meet The Mormons’, after a highly successful run at the box office culminating in USD 5.8 Million (enormous for a documentary), is now ready to reach out to nearly 100 million digital viewers. iTunes, Amazon, Comcast, Microsoft Xbox, … Continue reading

Netflix loosens wallet to fund content, plans to raise USD 1 Billion for debt 04 February 2015

In a move to acquire and produce content, Netflix has made up it’s mind to chuck out a billion dollars for long term debt. Netflix noted that the interest rate, maturity date and other terms of the debt will be determined … Continue reading

IPTV Market set to breach USD 80 Billion ceiling by 2020, says Transparency Market Research 04 February 2015

Transparency Market Research in its latest survey on IPTV Market – Global Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends and Forecast 2014 – 2020, believes the market was valued at USD 24.94 billion in 2013 and is expected to reach USD 79.38 … Continue reading

OTT visionaries gather at CASBAA Summit 2015 to reflect on future 04 February 2015

CASBAA, the Association for digital multichannel TV, content, vod platforms, advertising and video delivery throughout the Asia-Pacific, will hold its second annual OTT Summit on Tuesday, March 3 at the Grand Hyatt Singapore. While traditional, linear television is still a major … Continue reading