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Research: Video viewers turn to Smart TVs and phones

Research by Ampere Analysis reveals that TV/movie viewers have been rapidly switching from tablets and PCs to smartphones and smart TVs. As the number of Internet users that enjoy video content online grows, the way we consume it is changing. Consumers are gradually replacing their PC screen viewing experience for the comfort of a living […]

September 13, 2018

IDC: NZ a global leader in smart TV adoption

New Zealand consumers, driven by increasing demand for video streaming services, are now a global leader in the adoption of Smart TVs, according to a report from IDC Research. IDC’s 2018 IDC ConsumerScape 360 study reports that New Zealanders now own an average of 4.20 electronic devices, of which 77 per cent are “smart devices”, […]

September 13, 2018

Research: Ads could cost Netflix subs

Netflix recently confirmed that it has begun testing the idea of inserting promos for its shows and movies between episodes of current programmes. In its most recent TV study, The Future of Monetization, Hub Entertainment Research gauged consumer reaction to alternatives to the Netflix pay model status quo, including possible price increases and an ad-supported […]

September 12, 2018

TDG: “eSports are the next big thing”

According to a report from The Diffusion Group (TDG), eSports – competitive, professional video gaming tournaments staged before an audience, online or in person – has been silently exploding, out of the mainstream eye for years but now capturing the attention of companies throughout the interactive entertainment and gaming space. “As entertainment executives readily admit, […]

September 12, 2018

IHS: Cord shavers are content-hungry

According to the latest IHS Markit Connected Devices & Media Consumption survey, one-third of pay-TV households in the US have downsized their pay-TV packages, and that while pay-TV operators lost more than 7 million subscribers in the past five years, online video subscriptions have increased by more than 100 million over the same period. Nevertheless, […]

September 11, 2018

Study: Consumers embracing smart speakers

Consumers’ use of voice services is on the rise, according to research by Adobe Analytics, which surveyed over 1,000 US consumers. The study found the most common voice activities are asking for music (70 per cent) and the weather forecast (64 per cent) via smart speakers. Other popular activities include asking fun questions (53 per cent), online search (47 […]

September 11, 2018

Analyst: 340m 5G connections in 2021

Technology analyst firm CCS Insight has raised its near-term expectations for 5G connections after a flurry of operators flaunted their ambitions to bring services to market more quickly than previously stated. According to the forecast, 5G connections will reach 340 million in 2021, before surpassing 1 billion in the first half of 2023. By 2025, […]

September 11, 2018

Study: Hulu, Amazon beat Netflix in ‘original series quality’

When it comes to producing the best original shows, Netflix is slipping and Hulu is making a run for the top, despite the former spending more than five times as much this year on content according to an analysis by Streaming Observer. Why is that? Hulu’s

September 11, 2018

Report: Fixed wireless access will widen broadband market

The advent of 5G, additional spectrum and advances in network equipment and CPE are transforming the fixed wireless access from a ‘last resort’ broadband option into a viable competitive alternative, according to a report by Mobile Ecosystem. However, for operators looking to take advantage of the new opportunities to leverage mobile assets, the report – […]

September 11, 2018

Huawei: ‘Ultra-broadband industry booming’

Ryan Ding, Huawei’s Executive Director and President of Carrier BG, has suggested that the global ultra-broadband industry is booming and that new service models such as ultra-HD video, interactive gaming, and Cloud VR are driving broadband networks to evolve and upgrade, placing new requirements on bandwidth, latency, and service experience. Delivering a keynote speech at […]

September 11, 2018