TalkTalk has reported 1.6 million customers now benefit from its Fixed Low Price Plans, a year after the telecoms company launched the packages. TalkTalk says it remains the first and only broadband provider to let customers fix their broadband price for up to 24 months – bucking the industry trend of mid-contract price-hikes – and […]
Time Inc has announced the launch of Sports Illustrated TV (SI TV), an OTT streaming media network available on Amazon Channels from November 16th. The network premieres with a slate of 130 hours of on-demand programming, including original documentary series, weekly studio shows and acquired sports movies, documentaries and TV shows. SI TV joins People […]
CCS Insight has revealed its predictions for the, media, Internet and enterprise and mobile sectors for 2018 and beyond. This year, the predictions cover a broad array of technology areas, with references to the impact of artificial intelligence, the rise of Internet players and their move towards the operator space, and the adoption of new […]
A new space port built on one of the Scottish Shetland Isles could make an ideal location for launching certain types of satellite, according to a report from the UK Space Agency. The Agency is currently involved in a series of ‘roadshows’ (LaunchUK) and public open evenings to explain the concept. The Agency says new […]
Eurosport has reached agreement to broadcast the US Open across Europe, excluding the UK and Ireland where Eurosport had historically sub-licensed the rights, for a further five years. The new deal, which runs until 2022 and gives Eurosport exclusive rights to the tournament, underlines the broadcaster’s commitment to showcasing the very best in premium and […]
Parks Associates’ holiday shopping research shows millennials will lead the smart home and CE (cosumer electrics) purchasing the holiday season, with 46 per cent reporting high intentions to buy at least one device and 36 per cent planning to give one as a gift. The IoT research firm, which surveyed US broadband households on their […]
Eutelsat Communications has appointed Gerry O’Sullivan as Executive Vice President, Global TV and Video. In his new role he will drive the company’s product development strategy. Video, Eutelsat’s most longstanding activity, accounts for 65 per cent of the Group’s business. Eutelsat’s neighbourhoods broadcast 6,700 TV channels, of which 1,200 are in HD, to more than […]
Ooyala, a provider of software and services that simplify streaming and monetising video, has debuted a new set of enhancements to Ooyala Live, its end-to-end solution for creation, management, delivery and monetisation of live streamed events and linear TV channels. Among other developments, Ooyala Live, through a combination of real-time monitoring, enhanced support and high […]
Agama Technologies, the specialist in video service quality and customer experience, has announced that Netstream has selected Agama’s OTT service assurance solution to ensure their service quality and customer viewing experience. In today’s expanding OTT market, it is crucial to have full insight in the service delivery. To achieve this, Netstream has selected Agama’s end-to-end […]
AMC Networks International (AMCNI) – Latin America has announced the launch of its flagship channel, AMC, on NET and Claro TV, one of Latin America’s leading telecommunications services system and a property of Claro Brasil. Thanks to the agreement, AMCNI – Latin America will add more than six million new subscribers, expanding its presence in […]