If you are of a certain age, you know that a tiny number of TV dramas get remembered long after the vast majority have faded away like the disappearing dot on a switched-off antique TV. The Forsyth Saga and The Avengers were certainly ‘appointment to view’ and would, doubtless, have been big binge blockbusters had […]
Spotify is reportedly working on a video-streaming service that will complement its music platform. The privately-owned Swedish group is set to unveil the service at a launch event in New York on May 20th. The Spotify video service will not rival the likes of Netflix and Amazon Prime, but support the company’s core music service. […]
Netflix and Hulu signed a deal with Mediacom allowing the US cable company to provide streaming services from both firms to its consumers. Mediacom is a supplier of video, phone and Internet services, with 1.3 million users across 22 US states. Netflix will be made available as an app on TiVo set-top boxes. The addition […]
TiVo – which recently acquired certain assets of outlawed and bankrupt OTA service Aereo – has released the findings of an in-depth survey of Over The Air (OTA) TV consumers revealing that a materially higher percentage of cord cutters are coming from former satellite TV service subscribers. “The data we’ve collected shows a clear trend […]
A study by Sandvine shows a preference for legal streaming over piracy. “People are shifting their activities and they’ve certainly embraced streaming video,” says Dan Deeth, head of media at Sandvine, a company that tracks home Internet usage. According to its latest report,
YipTV has launched a $14.99 a month subscription service for the US with 50 international entertainment, news and sports channels from Central and South America. The company is targeting the nearly 40 million foreign nationals in the US with OTT programming from international sources. Yip plans to increase channel counts relatively quickly to nearly 150. […]
UK ISP Plusnet has revealed details for its connected TV service. The broadband provider has been trialing TV services for several months, and now has followed BT and TalkTalk’s lead by offering a YouView-based platform to its customers. YouView TV from Plusnet is available exclusively to Unlimited Fibre Broadband subscribers who also take a Plusnet […]
Telestream, a pioneer of video over IP and leading provider of workflow automation solutions for broadcast, cable, and broadband providers, will showcase its IP-based infrastructure solutions at ANGA COM stand V31, Hall 10.1 in Cologne, Germany June 9th – 11th. The company’s flagship, enterprise-class Vantage media processing platform is the foundation for a broad range […]
The European Commission has unveiled its detailed plans to create a Digital Single Market, thereby delivering on one of its top priorities in recognition of the need to embrace the digital revolution and open up digital opportunities for people and businesses. According to the Commission, at present, barriers online mean citizens miss out on goods […]
The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) has welcomed the European Commission’s strategy to create a Digital Single Market (DSM) between European Union member states. For EBU Director General Ingrid Deltenre, the recognition of digital content as a key factor for a Digital Single Market is crucial, reflecting the dynamic relationship between content and networks: “Citizens must […]