Industry Updates

Verizon Fios integrates its set-top box with Netflix 12 December 2017

As spotted by FierceCable in a Netflix customer support page, Verizon Fios has for the first time integrated Netflix with 3 of its set-top boxes. Now, Fios customers will have native access to Netflix from directly within the cable interface, … Continue reading

Live video streaming not as preferred as VOD 12 December 2017

A study by Market Strategies International reveals that only 11% of all streamers pay for live-streaming TV platforms. This indicates that consumers seem more comfortable to opt for video-on-demand (VOD) streaming, but not so much for live video-streaming platforms. Research … Continue reading

Sling TV rolls out Centroamérica package for Spanish content 11 December 2017

Streaming service Sling TV has introduced the Centroamérica package to expand its content offering in Spanish-language. The service will include content from Central American countries such as El Salvador, Guatemala, and Costa Rica, etc. Jose Romero, General Manager of Spanish-language … Continue reading

YouTube app no longer supported on Amazon Fire TV devices 11 December 2017

Amazon and Google seemingly in dispute. Google has announced that starting January 2018, the company will remove YouTube app from Amazon’s Fire TV devices. The move has been provoked by Amazon’s decision to not stock Google’s gadgets on their e-commerce … Continue reading

Cox Communications cable service now includes Netflix 11 December 2017

Premier Contour cable service from Cox Communications shall now include Netflix programs as an add-on service, and can be viewed through their cable box. Cox and Netflix unveiled the carriage deal earlier this month and announced that the subscription for … Continue reading