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80% video streaming users have one SVOD plus Pay TV 18 May 2016

According to a research by CSG Systems International, 80% of video streaming users have a subscription to at the least one video streaming service plus Pay TV from cable, satellite or IPTV provider. Around 79% of them view video streaming … Continue reading

Mobile data estimates for video streaming 18 May 2016

Video streaming is probably the highest data consuming activity for most people. Audio streaming comes in second. According to AT&T’s online data calculator, 30 hours of music a month would consume 850 MB of internet. While video streaming in standard … Continue reading

BBC to compete with Netflix with new video streaming service ‘Britflix’ 17 May 2016

The BBC is reportedly developing a video streaming service. It will rival Netflix and Amazon Prime. The service has a working title now – ‘Britflix’. The UK government recently published proposals on BBC’s future in a white paper. It includes … Continue reading

Amazon takes on Netflix 28 April 2016

Amazon is upping its game to challenge other video streaming services like Netflix. As Netflix is reportedly going to increase prices, Amazon looks to cash in on the moment by providing a monthly plan at 8.99 USD instead of the … Continue reading

Multiple SVODs per home increase 28 April 2016

According to a research by Futuresource Consulting, a mixed impact was observed on pay TV and paid video even though digital video streaming consumption is increasing. Around 2000 people in UK and US & 1500 in France and Germany were … Continue reading

Video on demand services rise in South Africa 26 April 2016

According to a survey by Nielsen, video streaming platform like Netflix is gaining popularity in South Africa. The survey asked 30000 online respondents from 61 countries. It was found out that some form of video-on-demand programming was accessed by around 63% … Continue reading

OTT platforms in India need more concrete policies 22 April 2016

According to the Cable and Satellite Broadcasting Association of Asia (CASBAA), there is a lack of a definitive model for India’s OTT content market, even though the market is seeing an influx of many OTT platforms like Netflix, Viu, Hotstar … Continue reading

Netflix considering offline video streaming 20 April 2016

Netflix is considering allowing downloading shows on its app. This would mean the content can be accessed offline too, like YouTube allows on some videos. Netflix’s expansion into countries having not as good internet connectivity can benefit from this. This … Continue reading

Just 11% use VOD streaming in Hong Kong 20 April 2016

Today watching TV is no longer confined to sitting in front of one in the living room. Live streaming and on-demand IPTV services on mobile & other devices are catching up. According to a study by Nielsen, only 11% of … Continue reading

How can OTT platforms succeed: NAB 2016 19 April 2016

Online video experts at Monday’s NAB Show panel gave out pointers on the timing of getting into OTT. One big revelation is that knowing the audience is most important, and being flexible enough to change directions as technologies keep changing … Continue reading