Online Video Streaming Platform - Latest updates on Online Video Streaming Platform
BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 may collaborate for a SVOD platform to compete with Netflix 09 May 2018
It seems mainstream broadcasters consider OTT platform Netflix to be too big to compete for a singular entity. So to counter the popular online video streaming platform, mainstream broadcasters such as BBC, ITV, and Channel 4 are currently in talks to collaborate for an OTT platform to compete with the streaming giant and it’s arch-rival …
Kwese collaborates with Alpha Networks for OTT distribution 10 April 2018
African TV provider Kwese is all set to deliver its OTT TV services via Alpha Networks. Alpha Networks will be supplying its Tucano back-end platform for the newly found OTT services of Kwese which are Kwese Play and Kwese TV. Kwese Play holds the distinction of being the first Roku video service launched by an …
Lotte Cinema to begin OTT service in June 09 April 2018
Lotte Cinema, the leading multiplex unit of South Korea will be embarking on its OTT journey to avoid the potential stagnancy in the number of cinemagoers. The company is planning to create a growth engine after witnessing a decrease in the number of cinemagoers. Netflix which is a big success in South Korea is also …
Netflix in talks with Reliance Jio for content sharing 09 April 2018
Streaming giant Netflix and Indian Telco spearhead Reliance Jio are in talks to collaborate where the former would share its entire content catalog of titles to Jio in return for a royalty fee or that the online streaming service will choose to make select locally relevant content available to Jio. The deal as per reports …
Idea strikes content deal with Discovery 21 March 2018
Idea Movies & TV, the OTT platform of Idea cellular has joined hands with Discovery Communications which will see Idea customers getting an access to premium and relevant content through a bouquet of channels such as Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Discovery HD World, Discovery JEET, Discovery Science, Discovery Turbo, Discovery Kids, Animal Planet HD …
India becomes the fastest growing market for Amazon Prime Video 14 March 2018
Amazon names India as the fastest growing market for its online video streaming platform Prime Video. Amazon has acquired original Hindi content which has paid dividends. Currently, Prime Videos’ library boasts content in five regional languages. James Farrell, content head, Amazon Prime Video Asia Pacific, quoted, “We want to figure out how do we do …
Algérie Telecom to provide VOD service via Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS) 14 March 2018
Algérie Télécom Satellite (ATS), a subsidiary of Algérie Telecom is aiming to introduce a triple play service which will include internet, telephone, and (video-on-demand) VOD service. ATS is planning to offer this pack with the help of a digital modulator loaded with high-speed internet, OTT, and TV channels. ATS wants the packs to be locally …
OTT consumers to hit 4 million mark by 2020 13 March 2018
According to a report, the number of “digital only consumers” India to reach 4 million by 2020 all thanks to smartphone penetration and affordable data pricing in the country. The report also revealed that there are currently 1-1.5 million “ digital only consumers” are there in the country and digital subscription revenue will grow enormously …
AMC network debuts in FuboTV 09 March 2018
The base package of Fubo TV will soon to offer channels from AMC Network. Fubo will also allow its subscribers to add Sundance Now, and Shudder, two of AMC owned streaming services to their video package. While Fubo will add AMC, IFC, BBC America, Sundance, and We TV to its premier package, BBC World News …
Abott becomes LatAm’s first OTT association 09 March 2018
Over-the-top (OTT) service providers in Brazil have formed an association named as Abott which is first of its kind in Latin America region. Although the association currently features local audio and video content segments, online streaming giants such as Netflix, Spotify, Amazon Prime are yet to join. The association’s primary objective is to represent their …
