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India Today launches on Freeview

Global Distribution Services has announced the UK launch of India Today TV, India’s leading English-language news channel, now available on Freeview Channel 258. This launch brings 24/7 news coverage directly to millions of UK households. Rooted in India Today’s grounded journalism, the channel delivers a 360-degree view of national and international affairs, reflecting every voice […]

July 17, 2025

Aprecomm announces further expansion in Latin America

Aprecomm, the intuitive, self-healing network and customer experience platform provider, has surpassed a significant milestone of 50 customers, adding Latin American managed service providers BCD, IABOT, and Ingenio Networks to its rapidly growing global customer base. BCD will implement Aprecomm’s entire range of solutions, including WiFi optimisation software, across its broadband services network and resell […]

July 17, 2025

India’s Ananth Tech challenges Musk, Bezos et al

Hyderabad-based Indian company Ananth Technology has been licensed to launch satellite services over the country, beating the likes of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and others including OneWeb in their applications to start direct-to-consumer services. This approval marks the first instance of a private Indian firm venturing into the satellite broadband market using indigenous satellites. Recently, […]

July 11, 2025

Measat secures IN-SPACe authorisation for services in India

Measat, the Malaysian spacetech solutions provider, has secured the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre’s (IN-SPACe) authorisation to offer its satellite services in India through NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). With IN-SPACe’s authorisation, Measat is now able to offer space-based communications and broadcasting services in the Indian market, in line with requirements of the Indian […]

July 8, 2025

Data: 42% streaming subs think they’re spending too much

According to the Global Streaming Study 2025 from consultancy firm Simon-Kucher, 42 per cent of users believe they are spending too much on streaming platforms. The study, based on data from over 12,000 users across 11 countries, reveals that 88 per cent are consuming the same or more streaming content compared to 2024 – a […]

July 7, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Skandha Media Services distributes WBD channels

Skandha Media Services has secured a contract with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) for the distribution of some of its most iconic channels on a leading Indian OTT platform, including Discovery, Animal Planet, CNN International, Eurosport, Pogo and Cartoon Network. “Skandha’s proven track record in serving top tier brands and managing all types of broadcasters speaks […]

July 7, 2025

Starlink close to India permissions

India’s National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre IN-SPACe is poised to approve Starlink’s application to start broadband services in India. The company has to sign a draft authorisation document with the space regulator IN-SPACe. Once the company signs the document, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre will pave the way for it to […]

June 30, 2025By Chris Forrester

Panel: Decoding Amazon’s strategy of 2 streamers in India

A panel discussion at APOS Bali 2025, created and curated by Media Partners Asia (MPA) – featuring Gaurav Gandhi, Vice President, Asia Pacific & MENA, Prime Video; Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of Originals, Prime Video, India; and Amogh Dusad, Director & Head of Content, Amazon MX Player – saw views shared on Amazon’s strategy […]

June 26, 2025

Skandha partners with EFC

Skandha Media Services, a specialist in broadcast and digital media technology and operation​ ​​services ​that leverage cloud technology, automation, AI, and machine learning, has partnered with dynamic workspace and physical infra specialists, EFC Limited. With fully managed workspaces across seven states, including key business hubs like Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai and Gurugram, EFC is already enabling […]

June 25, 2025

Prime Video India announces second season of The Traitors

Prime Video in India has announced that Season Two of its unscripted series The Traitors is officially in development. Adapted from the BAFTA and Emmy Award-winning global format by IDTV, and produced in collaboration with leading independent distributor All3Media International, The Traitors is one of the fastest-growing reality show formats worldwide, with over 35 local […]

June 25, 2025