Entertainment streaming platform Roku has confirmed that Australian telco Telstra has joined the Roku Powered licensing programme. As part of the strategic agreement, Telstra will leverage the Roku streaming platform to deliver its new streaming service and player, Telstra TV, to consumers. The Telstra TV streaming service will launch later this year in Australia and […]
Figures have revealed that more than 300 million businesses and homes across Asia-Pacific now have access to fibre services – an increase of 36.8 per cent when compared to 2013. The new data – released by IDATE and the FTTH Council Asia-Pacific –
A report to investors from Exane-BNP/Paribas resulted in a downgrade (to “Neutral”) of their advice on satellite operator SES. The report follows on from last Friday’s SES half-year results, which on balance were better than expected and ahead of consensus expectations. But during the results presentation SES’ management advised that this current half-year would be […]
Thailand’s National Broadcasting Telecommunications Commission has issued a strong reminder to viewers who qualify for free digital TV vouchers that the time to use them is fast running out. Viewers who have already collected their vouchers (worth $20) must exchange them for a new digital converter box by July 31st. There are 42 Thai provinces […]
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that, following the completion of a tender, the beIN Sports has been awarded the exclusive broadcast rights in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games in PyeongChang in 2018, and the Games of the XXXII Olympiad in Tokyo in 2020, as well […]
Controversial Russian propaganda channel Russia Today has been issued a formal “Advisory” warning by India’s TV regulator (the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, MIB) over what it described as “several indecent shots” on the channel. BBC Monitoring is reporting that the channel has apologised for the mistake and assured the MIB that it will be […]
Comcast Corporation and Discovery Communications have announced a long-term renewal of its distribution agreement that will deliver Discovery’s 12 US networks to Comcast’s Xfinity TV customers across the nation. The renewal also includes TV Everywhere rights, ensuring Xfinity TV customers have access to their favorite Discovery brands and programmes on multiple platforms, both in and […]
UK-based big data startup Streamhub has officially launched the first analytics SaaS product specifically designed to help OTT businesses develop audience engagement and simplify reporting. Launch customers include Fuji TV and NHK, which have subscribed to Streamhub, a venture founded by former business development director at Joost, Aki Tsuchiya. Streamhub identifies content fit for growth […]
Fox International Channels (FIC), and Korea’s leading media company, JTBC, have confire,ed the launch of a new channel – JTBC3 Fox Sports – in Korea, which is a collaboration between the two media partners. This will further strengthen FIC’s aim to expand the brand reach of Fox Sports across Asia and also deepen its localisation […]
Gloo Networks, a technology company established to acquire and operate companies in the media sector, announces its intention to seek admission of its shares to trading on AIM. The Company, which is led by Rebecca Miskin (Chief Executive Officer) and Juan Lopez-Valcarcel (Chief Product and Operations Officer), says it intends to acquire and operate trusted […]