Sky Deutschland launching Sky Q in May
Sky Deutschland will launch the advanced Sky Q service next month. Sky Q will be available to all its pay-TV subscribers in Germany and Austria, with Sky+ Pro subscribers receiving…
Com Hem selects 3SS
3 Screen Solutions (3SS), a provider of customised software solutions and services for multiscreen digital entertainment, has announced that Sweden’s largest cable operator Com Hem has selected the 3READY Android…
Com Hem, Boxer launch Android TV Tv Hub
Swedish multiplay operator Com Hem is launching its Android tv-based platform Tv Hub, for its customers as well as those of pay-DTT service Boxer. The Tv Hub combines linear tv…
Research: Pay-TV continues advanced STB investment
Pay-TV operators worldwide are continuing to invest in advanced STBs, according to research firm Dataxis. As part of its permanent Advanced STB tracker, Dataxis analysed the details of more than…
Jail terms for Kodi device fraudsters
Two suppliers of Kodi-type illegal devices have each been jailed for four and half years in Newcastle Crown Court in the northwest of England after being found guilty of conspiracy…
Sanyo joins Roku TV brand roster
Streaming platform and device specialist Roku has confirmed that the Sanyo brand is now part of the Roku TV licensing programme. Funai Corporation – the exclusive licensee for Sanyo consumer…
Joshua vs. Parker: 339 illegal streams detected
Despite pre-bout warnings from two UK IP protection bodies of the risks associated with illegal streaming ahead of the March 31st fight between Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker, digital platform…
Asia: Pay-TV subs with 4K STB at 53.6m in 2017
According to Dataxis research, the number of pay-TV subscribers in Asia owning a 4K set top box reached 53.6 million at the end of 2017. As at date, more than…
Sky Italia, Open Fiber agree OTT deal
In a move designed to boost the take-up of fibre and pay-TV services across Italy, Sky Italia and fibre optic infrastructure provider Open Fiber have agreed a long-term deal to…
IP bodies warn of big-fight illegal streaming risks
One of the UK’s leading intellectual property (IP) protection organisations has joined forces with the national police unit which leads the response to tackling IP crime to warn users of…