According to the latest findings from the Mobile Video Index (MVI) from mobile video traffic management solutions specialist Openwave Mobility, while YouTube remains the most popular for mobile video, Facebook is rapidly closing the gap in some markets – and has even overtaken YouTube in others. This is the second edition
Digital media software and services specialist RealNetworks has entered the next phase of its strategic partnership with China International Broadcasting Network (CIBN) OTT TV. CIBN OTT TV will launch a commercial trial of RealNetworks’ next-generation codec, RealMedia HD, on its over-the-top (OTT) HD VIDEO app and Stars China mobile app, China TV. CIBN OTT TV […]
The National Football League (NFL), America’s most popular sports league, has reached an agreement with FOX Sports to broadcast the next five seasons of Thursday Night Football beginning with the 2018 season. “This agreement is the culmination of over 10 years of strategic growth around Thursday Night Football, a period during which this property has […]
France’s Canal+ Group and the M6 Group have agreed a global partnership for M6 content in Canal+ packages. Canal subscribers will be able to continue to have access to the M6 Group’s channels (M6, W9, 6ter, Teva, Paris Premiere, M6 Music, Girondins TV and M6 Boutique la chaîne) and their associated services and will soon […]
An historic agreement has been signed between the French Government, France’s Electronic Communications and Postal Regulatory Authority (Arcep) and mobile operators to accelerate mobile coverage in country’s regions. Eradicating the digital divide is one of the major challenges of territorial cohesion policies. To accelerate the pace of France’s digital transformation, whether for micro, small and […]
The UK Government has revealed an ambitious plan that could see train passengers benefit from a dramatic improvement in onboard mobile and Wi-Fi connections. The rapid growth of mobile data requirements and the use of smartphones and tablets now means that consumers expect high quality, reliable connectivity everywhere. As part of its 5G strategy the […]
US mobile telco T-Mobile – which styles itself as the Un-carrier – has unveiled the next phase in its mobile video strategy, planning to enter what it says is the $100+ billion pay-TV market in 2018 with the acquisition of cable TV start-up Layer3 TV, aiming to bring consumers real choice, working with Layer3 TV’s […]
More than 58 per cent of video plays globally – a record – occurred on mobile devices in the third quarter of 2017, according to the Q3 2017 Global Video Index released by Ooyala – a provider of services for producing, streaming and monetising video. This represents the sixth consecutive quarter in which mobile devices […]
Global performance management company Nielsen has launched Nielsen Mobile Video Performance, which it says is the industry’s first and most complete video performance evaluation solution for IP-based video content delivery, aiming to provide clear understanding of network performance impacting consumer experiences. Developed for mobile operators, Internet service providers, device manufacturers and content providers, Nielsen Mobile […]
Showmax and T-Mobile have partnered to give all T-Mobile customers in Poland 90 days’ access to Showmax at no charge. The deal is valid for all customers, both prepaid and contract, from December 7th. T-Mobile customers subscribed to Supernet Video have the added benefit that data used to watch Showmax content will not be deducted […]