Industry Updates

Amazon to roll out new AVOD service 17 November 2017

Amazon Prime is reportedly considering to roll out a new video service that would be completely free and will be backed by an Ad-supported revenue model.  The service will be outside of the Prime Video umbrella and subscribers will be … Continue reading

Windstream ties up with DirecTV Now to deliver OTT content 17 November 2017

Windstream has struck a partnership to carry AT&T’s DirecTV Now service to its consumer segment. The telco is set to deliver the DirecTV Now service under its Kinetic brand, which it created to house its broadband and entertainment offerings. Windstream … Continue reading

Austrian Telecom A1 launch free streaming service 16 November 2017

Austrian operator A1 has launched a zero-rated music and video streaming service called A1 Free Stream. It’s a free streaming service that is automatically included in A1 Go! plans. On this new service, customers will be able to stream services … Continue reading

Q3 figures for SVOD in MENA 16 November 2017

In the third quarter of 2017, Middle-East and North Africa (MENA) is reported to have amassed 1.6 million subscribers on an SVoD platform. According to the report by Dataxis research, this represents a growth of 19% as compared to the … Continue reading

Philo: The New Live-streaming TV service 16 November 2017

A new live streaming TV service called Philo has been launched and has been turning a few heads. Philo has a unique proposition with no sports and news content but is heavy on arts, home, and lifestyle channels. The service … Continue reading