Research from Canalys (now part of Omdia) reveals that US smartphone shipments grew by 1 per cent in Q2 2025 as vendors continued to frontload device inventories amid tariff concerns. The uncertain outcome of negotiations with China has accelerated supply chain reorientation. The share of US smartphone shipments assembled in China shrank from 61 per […]
From now until August 17th, Virgin Media is giving its TV customers access to 14 South Asian TV channels at no extra cost in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month. The TV channels included are part of Virgin Media’s Asian Mela bundle, which normally costs £12 per month and offers customers access to thousands of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]