Advanced Television

New Apple TV app available in over 100 countries

The all-new Apple TV app is now available in over 100 countries across iPhone, iPad, Apple TV and select Samsung smart TVs. With the free iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 software update, customers around the world can now subscribe to Apple TV channels within the Apple TV app — paying for only the ones they […]

May 14, 2019

Report: $80bn AR and VR market may diverge before converging

Some in the AR/VR industry see it converging into a singularity of spatial computing in one magical device, but mobile AR, smartglasses and VR could actually diverge in the medium-term – at least commercially – according to a Digi-Capital report. AR (mobile AR, smartglasses) is forecast

May 14, 2019

Movistar ups convergent package prices

Movistar is to up its prices again, increasing the monthly subscription for its convergent packages. For the second time this year, the company will apply an increase between €2 and €10 a month in its convergent prices in exchange for increased speed and downloads. The basic convergent package Fusión 0 with optic fibre at 100 […]

May 14, 2019From David Del Valle in Madrid

Hautefort appointed Netgem CEO

Netgem’s Board of Directors has decided to separate the functions of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, appointing Mathias Hautefort as its Chief Executive Officer, replacing Joseph Haddad who will remain Chairman. Hautefort will assume his new position on July 1st and will remain President of Vitis (Videofutur). “Mathias Hautefort has demonstrated, in the Group and […]

May 14, 2019

MLS channel on Pluto TV

Major League Soccer (MLS) and Pluto TV, a free streaming service in the US, have announced the launch of the league’s 24/7 channel. The league’s agreement with Pluto TV will see the new channel feature premium soccer content, classic matches, highlights and more. “Major League Soccer’s agreement with Pluto TV offers fans a new way […]

May 14, 2019

CBA 5G decision later this year

Equity analysts from investment bank Exane/BNPP spent an intense week talking to industry executives as well as regulators in Washington, and taking advantage of the Satellite 2019 conflab. The result is a 15-page report which very much focuses on the prospects for the C-Band Alliance’s financially important release of some 180 MHz of C-band spectrum […]

May 14, 2019

Avanti seeks more cash

London-based Avanti Communications is looking at various options in order to rise money. The end result will be additional capital in the form of fresh senior debt which it calls The New Facility. The borrowing plans were first mooted in March. As Avanti explains: “The New Facility would be senior as to priority of enforcement […]

May 14, 2019By Chris Forrester

Eleven Sports to air Cope del Rey in 5 markets

Global sports provider, Eleven Sports, has secured exclusive live rights to the Copa del Rey final between Barcelona and Valencia in Belgium, Luxembourg, Portugal, Poland and Taiwan.. La Liga Champions Barcelona will face Valencia who are currently fourth in the league table, at Estadio Benito Villamarín in Seville on May 25th. Anouk Mertens, Eleven Sports […]

May 14, 2019

SonyLIV, QYOU launch The Q India

QYOU Media has partnered with SonyLIV, the Indian OTT platform, to bring The Q India’s 24/7 linear stream of digital first content to Indian homes. SonyLIV customers can now enjoy digital-first premium content from The Q India, featuring talented and popular influencers in the region. Uday Sodhi, Business Head – Digital, Sony Pictures Networks India […]

May 14, 2019

Thailand: Interlink selects VIAVI test platform

VIAVI Solutions has announced that Interlink Telecom, a major telecommunication services provider in Thailand, has selected the VIAVI T-BERD/MTS-4000 V2 Optical Test Platform to support building, certifying, maintaining and troubleshooting the carrier’s fibre optic network. Interlink Telecom delivers a range of telecommunication services throughout Thailand and across Southeast Asia, supporting enterprise data, video and voice […]

May 14, 2019