In India localised content is as important as pricing, when choosing a video service, writes Fateha Begum, associate director, connected devices and media consumption, IHS Markit.
Zee5 goes OTT in 190+ countries
Zee Entertainment Enterprises (ZEE) is rolling out its over-the-top (OTT) video service, Zee5, to over 190 countries.
Irdeto to secure Airtel’s Digital TV Platform
Irdeto has partnered with Bharti Airtel to secure all content offered on Airtel’s Digital TV services.
Facebook to stream free La Liga football in India
Facebook has acquired the media rights of Spain’s top-division football championship, La Liga, for the Indian subcontinent.
Zee launches OTT service
India’s Zee Entertainment Enterprises has launched a new video streaming platform named Zee5.
Eros Now comes to webOS enabled LG smart TVs
Eros Now, an over-the-top South Asian entertainment platform, will be available on webOS enabled LG smart TVs worldwide.
SVOD subs in SAARC countries reached 2.8 million in Q2 2017
SVOD subscribers in SAARC countries have reached 2.8 million at a quarter on quarter rate of 89%, compared to 1.5 million in the second quarter of 2016.
Tata Sky opts for Irdeto
Irdeto has been selected by Tata Sky to enhance its end-to-end solution for OTT services.
Bobbles launches two new Humax receivers
Pan-European satellite-plus-OTT entertainment service Bobbles.tv launches two new Humax consumer devices to enable more expat viewers to watch TV content from home.
Top 50 operators take two-thirds of global pay-TV subs
Pay TV subscriptions for 522 operators reached 839 million in 2016 – or 87% of the 959 million global subscribers.