Seven European cellular operators have issued negative comments on SpaceX’s plans to use its Starlink broadband satellites to provide ‘Direct-to-Cellular’ (D2C) services to consumers. Seven companies – including Vodafone, Liberty Global, Orange, PPF Telecom, Telefonica, Telenor and United Group – have told the FCC they’ll sue if the Commission loosens its rules for SpaceX’s cellular […]
According to analysis from Omdia, 365 million SVoD subscriptions will be distributed through operator TV, broadband and mobile bundles, representing 20 per cent of the global streaming market. By 2029, bundling is expected to generate 540 million online video streaming subscriptions, or 25 per cent of the global market. Omdia has completed a significant extension […]
A study by Juniper Research anticipates that the first year of commercial direct-to-cell (D2C) services will be 2025; generating a modest $30 million (€27.2m) in revenue globally. However, they further forecast that operators will generate almost $1.7 billion by 2029. Despite this impressive 8,000 per cent growth, the study predicts that operators will face challenges […]
The Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) market is entering a new mass adoption phase. During H2 2024, the iOS release 18, and Android 15 are set to introduce satellite messaging as a core feature, enabling millions of devices worldwide to tap into satellite connectivity. At the same time, SpaceX’s new Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) Starlink network is expected to launch […]
EFL club Carlisle United has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to launch its global streaming service, CUTV. The EFL League Two club will stream every league game live internationally to reach new audiences around the world and drive deeper engagement with its fans. Powered by Endeavor Streaming’s Vesper platform, CUTV will also offer viewers in the […]
Strategy and insights consultancy MTM has strengthened its offer with new roles for senior researchers, reflecting organic growth and expansion into new parts of the media, tech and entertainment sectors. The first two new roles are figureheads for sector expertise; – Jonathan Stone, Director and Head of Technology & Telco sector practice. Jonathan joins MTM […]
24i, the video streaming user experience expert, has announced enhancements to its 24i Mod Studio video streaming platform and its 24iQ personalisation platform. 24i Broadcaster Studio is a new modular solution that has been added to the 24i Mod Studio portfolio to serve the needs of companies with linear or FAST channels. It allows broadcasters […]
Viaplay Group will launch its Viaplay streaming service on a direct-to-consumer (D2C) basis in the US on February 22nd and in Canada on March 7th. Viewers will be able to stream more than 1,500 hours of premium European content through the Viaplay app at launch, with at least one premiere to follow every week. Viaplay’s […]
Digital experience specialist Adobe has launched Adobe Primetime Account IQ aimed at enabling video streaming services to identify and understand credential sharing activity, measure the impact of applying actions, and effectively monetise subscriber behaviour. Adobe notes that nearly four in 10 Americans are using someone else’s streaming account and 29 per cent of all D2C […]
The Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO) has entered a multi-year partnership with Endeavor Streaming to launch a new OTT offering that will form the cornerstone of a strategic digital venture between the companies. The service, PTO+, will launch as a free, registration-only service to maximise audience engagement worldwide for the PTO’s flagship events this summer, starting […]