Vodafone Netherlands has launched triple-play packages (Internet, telephone and TV services) throughout the country via its DSL network. Packages are available with speeds of 20, 40, and 80 MBs, and, in fibre areas. 50, 100 and 500 MBs. Branded ‘Vodaphone Thuis”, the TV service gives all customers access to a standard 54 digital channels via […]
BBC shows are now to be made available for catch-up viewing on the BBC iPlayer for 30 days rather than seven, after the service was extended by the Corporation. In April, the BBC Trust approved proposals from the BBC Executive to extend the catch-up window for programmes on BBC iPlayer from seven to 30 days, […]
Redbox Instant, the streaming video service operated by US telco Verizon and movie and game rental kiosk specialist Outerwall, is to close down on October 7th as the venture has not been as successful as anticipated. The service was launched in early 2013 in competition with services such as Netflix, Amazon and Hulu Plus. “The […]
A recent webinar conducted by CASBAA and SNL Kagan detailed how “upstart” OTT providers are taking on traditional multichannel providers in the fight for Asia Pacific’s video customers. During the webinar, SNL Kagan analyst Wangxing Zhao examined key trends for OTT subscriber and revenue growth on a global scale, and identified key metrics that signal […]
TV technology and services specialist Synapse TV is enabling the re-launch of Vision TV on Freeview in the UK. The new service will be accessed via the Freeview EPG and deliver a number of UK and international free-to-air channels streamed to compatible Freeview HD connected TVs and boxes. Synapse TV utilises proven technology from Strategy […]
The much anticipated third series of critically-acclaimed British drama Ripper Street premières this autumn exclusively on UK movie and TV streaming service Amazon Prime Instant Video. A double bill of the first and second episodes will be available for Amazon Prime Instant Video members at 9pm on November 14th, with a further six episodes to […]
France’s biggest telco Orange has agreed to offer Netflix on its set-top boxes from November, its chief executive Stephane Richard told Le Monde. Rival Bouygues Telecom was the first operator in the country to announce last month that it would market the service, also in November. “Negotiations were tough but have come to a close,” […]
Adam Sandler has signed up to release his next four movies exclusively through Netflix as the streaming service ramps up its battle with cinemas. The US actor’s Happy Madison Productions will co-produce the films, details of which have not been made public, with his new partners. “When these fine people came to me with an […]
A report from global business intelligence firm Dataxis has identified 12 operational TV Everywhere (TVE) platforms in the seven main countries of Latin America –Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela. By the end of the first quarter of 2014, the TVE market in the region showed a boost in distribution as a result […]
Virgin Media has added another 15 live channels to its mobile TV service, Virgin TV Anywhere, bringing the total number of channels available for customers to watch on the go to 107. The latest additions to Virgin Media’s on the go line-up include news, entertainment, music and gaming channels from around the world, such as […]