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Amazon Prime Video Gains as SVOD momentum builds 25 August 2016
A recent Digital consumer survey highlights the growing base of transactional digital video consumers and digital media adaptor owners, together with the shift from traditional TV to OTT and VOD platforms. The study showcases the overlap between Netflix and other leading SVOD … Continue reading
Movistar launches Music Streaming OTT platform in Peru 25 August 2016
Movistar the leading Telco, launches a new video streaming Peruvian music platform that is available to all screens via Television, a Website and Mobile apps (iOS & Android). The platform is specifically made to promote the music made in Peru … Continue reading
FiOS expands to VOD with TV5MONDE Cinema On Demand 24 August 2016
The Verizon FiOS IPTV service expands its VOD service with America’s 24/7 French entertainment channel, TV5MONDE USA. The service will initially be available in 13 Verizon systems across USA, offering recent theatrical releases and French classics. The service will feature an array of themes … Continue reading
CenturyLink reaches 500,000 homes in Denver with Prism IPTV 22 August 2016
CenturyLink, an OTT video on demand platform continues to gain the market share by further reaching to 500,000 homes in Denver with its Prism IPTV roll out from last year. The numbers may be a little less as compared to … Continue reading
Verizon expands in Latin America eyeing OTT boom 22 August 2016
Verizon Digital Media has planned a huge expansion in Latin America witnessing the rise in demand of over-the-top OTT and VOD services. The point of presence Verizon has made in Latin America are Colombia (Medellín and Barranquilla), Brazil(Rio de Janeiro), Peru(Lima) and … Continue reading
LG launches a Live and video on demand platform – Channel Plus 22 August 2016
LG Electronics USA launches a new video on demand platform service named Channel Plus, for 2016 Smart TVs with an extensive roaster of premium on-demand and live streaming internet content. The service started rolling out from this month in USA featuring webOS 3.0 … Continue reading
OTT 4K content to attract 189 million unique users by 2021 17 August 2016
According to a recent finding from Juniper Research, 4K entertainment’s over-the-top adoption is likely to soar high in the coming years. The research states that 4K ultra HD OTT services will attract around 189 million unique users worldwide by 2021, which is … Continue reading
YouTube Kids to Reach Latin America 17 August 2016
Google is all set to take YouTube Kid’s video on demand service to more Spanish-speaking children in Latin America. The service was first tested in Argentina and Mexico, then was launched in Spain, recently in Colombia, and is soon set … Continue reading
Broadcasters to gain advantage with SVOD popularity 11 August 2016
According to a recent study showcased by Gary Arlen on a TV technology Blog, the market is primed to watch the TV differently than the traditional means. Nearly two-third of Americans are currently using OTT and video on demand services … Continue reading
SVOD to reach $2,093 million in Latin America by 2021 04 August 2016
A recent report by Research and Markets containing detailed analysis of Latin America’s OTT TV & video market [for 18 countries] predicts SVOD to remain region’s largest OTT revenue source and contribute up to $2,093 million by 2021 from next … Continue reading
