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LeEco to launch a Video Streaming Service in the US 21 October 2016
China’s leading telco – LeEco bring a host of its offerings to the US along with a new video streaming platform. However to much surprise, the platform does not talk about offering content from Netflix, HBO, Hulu or Amazon but announces … Continue reading
Netflix reaches $2 billion Revenues backed by ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Narcos’ 20 October 2016
Netflix, world’s leading VOD service has announced its quarterly revenues to reach US$2 billion (EUR1.8 billion) for the first time. The results are said to be backed by the original summer hits ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Narcos’. Netflix is on its way … Continue reading
Multiple Streaming Service Subscription Raises 50% in 3 Years 14 October 2016
According to a new research in the video streaming industry, 16% of SVOD population in US holds multiple streaming service subscription, up from 10% three years ago. The research found out that the ‘self-bundlers’ to subscriber to different services such … Continue reading
35% of US broadband users watch UGC Videos 10 Days a Month 13 October 2016
According to a new study by Parks Associates, around one third of broadband users in USA watch user generated video streaming content online at least for 10 days in a month. The study reveled that about 75% of US broadband homes access … Continue reading
Cord-cutting in US is due to Customer Dissatisfaction 07 October 2016
According to the JD Power’s annual wireline study series, Americans are far more satisfied and inclined towards alternative video services such as live streaming and transaction based OTT than Pay TV. Out of the traditional TV providers, AT&T ranks highest in … Continue reading
Lack of Broadband Access threatens Growth of OTT in LATAM 07 October 2016
According to a recent study, barely four in every ten LATAM household has access to proper broadband connection. Uruguay leads the penetration with a rate of 79% homes having broadband, followed by Chile at 54%, Argentina at 49%, Mexico and Colombia at … Continue reading
Netflix is Coming to your nearest Theaters 07 October 2016
World’s largest subscription video streaming service is coming to halls near you, making video streaming way more classier. Netflix has announced partnering with the movie chain iPic Entertainment to bring original Netflix movies to the theaters across United States. iPic operates … Continue reading
Swedish Telco Toca Boca launches Kid’s VOD Service 07 October 2016
Sweden-based mobile app specialist Toca Boca launches a subscription video streaming service named as Toca TV in 150 countries across globe, featuring original and curated short-form videos. The service caters to 5-9 year old kids, specifically, families with iPad tablets. The company has … Continue reading
Momo’s 123% Jump shows there’s Big Money in Live Streaming 07 October 2016
Momo Inc.’s 123% third-quarter return was the fourth best among US listed stocks having market values worth at least $2 billion. According to Credit Suisse, the live streaming industry has grown by 175% over the past one year and analysts see … Continue reading
Worldwide SVOD Numbers are on Rise 07 October 2016
According a new study by Ampere Analysis, cord-cutters, shavers or cord-nevers all are showing good signs of SVOD adoption across the globe. The largest numbers, obviously come from the US at 71% people subscribing to at least one subscription video streaming … Continue reading
