Advanced Television

Netflix integrated onto Mirada’s Iris

Mirada, a provider of integrated software solutions for digital TV operators and broadcasters, has announced the integration of Netflix within its Iris multiscreen product, and its first deployment into izzi’s pay-TV platform in Mexico. With this integration, all of Mirada’s customers with a Netflix subscription will now have the option to provide their subscribers with […]

July 17, 2019

Crime+Investigation in Germany speaking markets

Crime+Investigation, A+E Networks UK’s true crime brand, has completed its European footprint; launching in German speaking markets, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. From launch Crime+Investigation will be available in 4 million households on pay-TV platforms Sky, Telekom, Vodafone, Unitymedia, 1 & 1, M7, UPC (Switzerland and Austria), Teleclub, Content4TV, SuisseDigital, A1, Liwest and 3. Crime+Investigation Germany […]

July 17, 2019

Record Emmy nominations for Game of Thrones

Despite receiving a lukewarm reception from fans and critics alike, the eighth and final season of Game Of Thrones has received a record-breaking 32 Emmy Award nominations, beating the drama series record set by NYPD Blue way back in 1994. The fantasy behemoth is up for outstanding drama series, as well as awards for sound, […]

July 17, 2019By Nik Roseveare

Inmarsat private plan referred to CMA

The UK’s antitrust regulator the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) is to examine the plan by Apax and Warburg Pincus (Apax/WP) to take London-based Inmarsat private, and whether the deal is in the public interest. The CMA says that it is considering whether the acquisition by Apax/WP could reduce competition in the market.  The CMA […]

July 17, 2019By Chris Forrester

Study: Youths drive mobile subs growth in Sub-Saharan Africa

Sub-Saharan Africa will remain the world’s fastest-growing mobile region over the coming years as millions of young African consumers become mobile users for the first time, according to a GSMA study. It reveals that more than 160 million new unique mobile subscribers will be added across the region by 2025, bringing the total to 623 million, […]

July 17, 2019

FCC backs telehealth plan

The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) has welcomed a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposal to establish a connected care pilot program that would provide an 85 per cent discount on connectivity for broadband-enabled telehealth services that connect patients directly to their doctors. The proposed three-year pilot would bring telehealth services and digital connectivity to low-income patients […]

July 17, 2019By Chris Forrester

New DPP guidance makes IMF implementation easier

The DPP, the media industry’s business network, has released four documents to support the industry’s deployment of IMF for Broadcast & Online. The documents will benefit implementers that acquire, master and distribute content using the DPP’s technical specification, SMPTE TSP 2121-1:2018 IMF Application DPP (ProRes). The four documents are: Recommendation DPP003: Carriage of User Metadata […]

July 17, 2019

SK Telecom launches 5G roaming service with Swisscom

SK Telecom has launched a 5G roaming service through a strategic partnership with Swisscom, the largest telecommunications provider in Switzerland. Swisscom, which boasts over 6 million mobile subscriptions, started to roll out its 5G network on April 17th. The company currently provides 5G service in 110 cities and villages including Zurich, Geneva and Bern as […]

July 17, 2019

Prime Video announces docuseries Inside Borussia Dortmund

A top club at close quarters – Borussia Dortmund is the first Bundesliga team to offer a unique and unprecedented look behind–the-scenes of a German top football club. From August 16th, the four-part Amazon Original sports docu-series Inside Borussia Dortmund will provide exclusive insights of the entire BVB team with the first three episodes releasing […]

July 17, 2019

VeEX introduces 400GE QSFP-DD PAM4 test module for MPA Series platform

VeEX, a global leader in innovative test and measurement solutions for next-generation networks, has announced the addition of the MPM-400AR, a dual-port 400GE QSFP-DD PAM4 test module for the MPA Multi-Protocol Analyzer Series platform. This advanced module provides up to 800G of throughput to address the high capacity testing demands of the PAM4 Ethernet/transport market. […]

July 17, 2019