Industry Updates

OTT is keeping network operators on their toes, believes Eckhart Zollner of Jasco Group 19 March 2015

From converged multimedia services such as High Definition (HD) audio and video on to social platforms, screen sharing, VoD platforms and other bandwidth-intensive, high data volume services, OTT has revolutionized data consumption. OTTs essentially create virtual communities and virtual networks, … Continue reading

Department of Revenue in Alabama Issues Proposed Regulation Taxing Digital Streaming Services 19 March 2015

The Alabama Department of Revenue has issued a proposed regulation that, if finalized in its present form, would substantially expand the scope of the state and local rental tax applied to VoD platforms and other digital streaming services. The expanded rental … Continue reading

IPTV doubles up, DTH still standing its ground in Spain 19 March 2015

  With direct-to-home (DTH) still being the second most used technology for TV reception in Spain, IPTV has doubled, now reaching 1.56 million homes, while digital terrestrial television (DTT) holds the throne despite losing over half a million connections. According … Continue reading

Content not the king in Apple TV age, says Mark Mahaney of RBC 18 March 2015

The Internet created transparency in retail, advertising and travel pricing, driving down prices in all of those sectors—and now it is poised to do the same for cable television, RBC’s lead Internet analyst said Tuesday. His comments came after the … Continue reading

Apple all set to launch TV service with 25 channels 18 March 2015

After launching it’s VoD platform, Apple is now set to launch a 25-channel TV service this fall from broadcasters including ABC, CBS and Fox. The slimmed-down bundle will stream channels live to Apple TV, iPhones, iPads and devices using Apple’s iOS. It is … Continue reading