Research conducted by mobile network performance testing specialist RootMetrics by IHS Markit into consumer and business attitudes towards network loyalty, speed and 5G has challenged some of the industry’s conventional wisdom. RootMetrics surveyed 1,000 consumers in both the UK and US, along with 500 enterprise users in each of those markets. The following are the […]
Millennial-focused global channel provider and content creator Insight TV has partnered with Indian entertainment streaming platform MX Player to launch Insight TV across its OTT-service in India, as well as on its international platforms in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh and Nepal. MX Player has fast grown into becoming an entertainment super […]
THEMA Company, specialist of the edition and distribution of multicultural audiovisual content, is proud to announce the launch of its first innovative multi-screen OTT service targeting the African communities in Italy. The solution includes the access to 10 live TV-channels along with a wide SVOD catalogue ‘+D’AFRIQUE**’ proposing a selection of African movies and series, with […]
DAZN, the global sports destination, has teamed up with international football icon, Harry Kane, to produce ‘40 DAYS: CANELO VS. SMITH’. The three-part docuseries debuts on DAZN’s Global platform today and spotlights the Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez as he returns to the super middleweight division to face undefeated champion Callum Smith on Dec.19. This latest […]
It was ‘Time To Be Audacious’ as luxury automaker Maserati launched the MC20, the first super sports car of its Trident brand, in a never-seen-before automotive event format powered by disguise xR. Milan-based Feelrouge Worldwide Shows staged a two-day hybrid event held at the famous Autodromo di Modena race track, and broadcast live around the […]
The Walt Disney Company has detailed next steps in its global streaming expansion at its 2020 Investor Day, with new details on the future of its direct-to-consumer services Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, a first look at its upcoming international general entertainment content brand, Star, and previews of all-new content. Bob Chapek, CEO at The Walt […]
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred the proposed merger of Virgin Media and Virgin Mobile with O2 for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. The move comes after Virgin and O2 requested that the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) move quickly to the in-depth Phase 2 stage of its review through a ‘fast-track’ […]
UK comms regulator Ofcom has published its proposed 2021/22 Plan of Work, outlining its priorities for the next financial year. It is publishing these proposals as the coronavirus continues to present challenges for people and businesses across the UK. “Throughout the pandemic, we have seen that high-quality, reliable communications services have been more important than […]
Sky is offering a number of gifts to its customers this festive season – including free movies, Premier League football, unlimited data on Sky Mobile, and free worldwide calls with Sky Talk. Sky says it hopes these gifts will help bring everyone together this Christmas, whether that’s connecting with loved ones using free data via […]
Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chairman of the US Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, has released text of bipartisan legislation that would punish large-scale criminal streaming services that wilfully and for commercial advantage or private financial gain offer to the public illicit services dedicated to illegally streaming copyrighted material. The Protecting Lawful Streaming Act would […]