Industry Updates

Starz Play and Etisalat collaborate for content deal 31 January 2018

Starz Play and Etisalat, the two UAE companies have inked a five-year deal that would see both players collaborating on technology and content. Etisalat, one of the largest telecom providers in UAE, already carries Starz Play’s subscription VOD offer on … Continue reading

Altice integrates Netflix into its cloud-based platform 31 January 2018

Altice has announced the availability of its cloud-based platform for all customers including Altice One. This means Netflix will be accessed directly by Altice’s customers from the platform’s user interface. The cloud-based platform substitutes the traditional cable box and allows … Continue reading

Sling TV debuts in Puerto Rico 30 January 2018

Sling TV, the OTT platform of Dish Network has expanded its service to Puerto Rico. The platform will compete with the incumbent cable operator, Liberty Global. Sling TV said that it will be offering all of its services and packages, … Continue reading

Sky’s all-IP offering due in April 30 January 2018

Sky is all set to launch an all-IP version of its service in Italy this April, which will enable viewers access pay TV channels and on-demand content without the help of a satellite dish. Sky announced that the offering will … Continue reading

Hulu & IFC Films sign multi-year agreement for narrative features 30 January 2018

Hulu and IFC Films have inked a new deal by which the former gets the subscription to stream the current and future non-documentary, narrative films,  released by the latter once they finish their theatrical run. The deal which expands the … Continue reading