The number of FTTH lines in Spain continues growing with almost 9.4 million as of June 30th – 1.8 million more than a year earlier, according to CNMC’s data. The monthly growth was 111,856 FTTH lines with the number of DSL lines falling by 1.3 million in the year to June 30th. Movistar is the market […]
Sky is offering its broadband customers reliable WiFi in every room, with the introduction of a new WiFi Guarantee as part of its Boost package. Customers are now guaranteed a strong, uninterrupted WiFi signal in every room of their home – strong enough to stream their favourite shows, for example via Sky Go or on […]
The global smart home market is forecast to grow by nearly a factor of five to reach more than $192 billion (€175bn) in 2023, up from $41 billion In 2018, according to the latest Smart Home Device Database from IHS Markit. The fastest-growing device types in the market include lighting, smart speakers and connected major […]
Discovery has announced the promotion of Katie Coteman to Vice President – Advertising and Partnerships from Senior Director of Commercial Operations, effective immediately in line with its newly expanded portfolio and Ad Sales proposition. “Katie has been a dedicated member of Discovery’s Ad Sales team since she joined the company almost 10 years ago,” said […]
STV, the Scottish broadcaster, has announced a new partnership with pay-TV sports broadcaster, Premier Sports , and their free-to-air sister channel, FreeSports. Through this new deal, the STV Player will become the first partner to host a live stream of 24-hour sports channel, FreeSports, providing an ‘always on’ sports offering on the STV Player. Sports […]
Secret Cinema, the specialist in the field of immersive storytelling, has announced its first international expansion into China, in collaboration with SMG Live. They will launch with the current UK show, SMG presents Secret Cinema’s production of Casino Royale, in Shanghai on November 23rd. Secret Cinema was founded in the UK in 2007 by film enthusiast and […]
KSI and Logan Paul will clash in a rematch at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on November 9th, live on OTT streaming service DAZN in a fight presented by Eddie Hearn for Matchroom Boxing USA in association with OP Talent. The YouTube rivals clashed in August 2018 at the sold-out Manchester Arena and was […]
Japan’s SkyPerfect JSAT is both a DTH broadcast platform and satellite operator. The problem is that it has lost more than a half-million TV subscribers over the past few years. Today’s total, according to the company’s Annual Report, is 3.25 million subscribers as at March 31st. This financial year SkyPerfect expects to lose another 66,000 […]
Broadpeak, a provider of content delivery network (CDN) and video streaming solutions for content providers and pay-TV operators worldwide, has announced that Dish TV India, the single-country DTH operator, has deployed Broadpeak’s solutions for its OTT service, Watcho. Broadpeak’s BkM100 video delivery mediator and BkS350 origin and packaging server enable Watcho to deliver 100+ channels […]
Streamstar will highlight its ability to bring fast, intuitive and cost-efficient operation to sports streaming at IBC 2019, which takes place at the Amsterdam RAI from 13-17 September. As well as highlighting the continuing success of its stalwart X series of products, for mid-level streaming applications, Streamstar will be showcasing its higher-end, 8-channel iPX systems […]