VOD and Fibre-optic Internet subscription boost parallelly in Kenya 10 January 2018
Following the aggressive investment in expanding internet connection to Kenyan households, fiber-optic internet subscriptions almost tripled in 2017. The growing residential fiber connections have been associated with the advent of over-the-top content providers in Kenya. VOD services have been growing … Continue reading
MGM Network expands to OTT platforms 09 January 2018
MGM Network, the AMC Network International subsidiary, after seeing 120,000 downloads of its Comet sci-fi channel app last year, has decided to expand its OTT platforms expecting a data-driven TV advertising to revitalize the studio’s library of films and TV … Continue reading
Indian OTT firms rely heavily on content ads 09 January 2018
Star India-owned Hotstar and Viacom 18’s Voot both have penetration into local and Western content and both monetize through advertising. While Hotstar boasts a ‘freemium’ subscription and advertising service, Voot has opted for an entirely ad-based model. This is the … Continue reading
Roku goes software way to affirm its presence in home entertainment space 09 January 2018
Roku has announced that it will release the Roku Entertainment Assistant and a new connectivity platform called Roku Connect soon. However, unlike Google and Amazon, its sole focus will only be on software. Roku connect software upgrade will allow home … Continue reading
Orange Maroc to plunge into VOD service 09 January 2018
Moroccan telecom company, Orange Maroc is all set to offer its own VOD service and make the service available to its pre-and post-paid mobile subscribers. The VOD service will cater film and series in Arabic, French, and English. Also, the … Continue reading
