SPI International and the telco operator Unitel T+ have announced that a broad selection of channels from SPI’s portfolio is now available to Unitel T+ subscribers in Cape Verde in two different packages.
Arabic SVOD subs to reach 15m
The number of SVOD subscriptions in 13 Arabic countries is set to rise from 8.61 million this year to 15 million by 2026.
Sangeeta Desai to head OSN
Sangeeta Desai has been appointed as interim CEO, OSN, effective immediately.
Orange targets Ethio Telecom
Orange has expressed an interest in acquiring a stake in the Ethiopian incumbent Ethio Telecom.
OSN opts for Comcast
OSN has chosen the Cloud TV Suite from Comcast Technology Solutions for its video entertainment service OSN Streaming App.
Starzplay inks Premier Sports rugby deal
Starzplay has signed a carriage deal with Premier Sports to exclusively stream the upcoming Lions Rugby Tour in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
ODMedia expands into MENA
The Dutch content services and processing company ODMedia has opened a new office to serve the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Based in Dubai, it is headed up by Fatme Kayed.
FightBox launches with Canal+ in Ethiopia
SPI/FilmBox and Canal+ Group have launched SPI’s combat sports entertainment channel FightBox on the latter’s platform in Ethiopia.
SPI teams up with Digital Virgo
SPI/FilmBox and Digital Virgo have signed a distribution deal to bring FilmBox Africa and several other channels to multiple territories on the continent.
ATEME teams up with UAE’s du
ATEME has been chosen by du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunication Company (EITC) and a leading telecom operator in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to provide it with solutions for major OTT and DTH/IPTV projects.