Digital TV News: Blockbuster
Swisscom: new TV-Box, Disney+ partnership and streaming package
Oct 17, 2023 – Swisscom will launch its new TV-Box 5 on 24 October 2023. The box is powered by Android TV. From November, the Disney+ streaming service will also be available to blue TV customers.
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Swisscom, Dirk Wierzbitzki, Android TV, Apps, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box, Switzerland
EU digital piracy up 3.3% in 2022
Sep 19, 2023 – A report from the EU Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) shows that digital piracy increased by 3.3% in 2022. Pirated TV shows, series, films, and manga publications are largely behind the increase.
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EUIPO, Christian Archambeau, Content Protection, Digital TV, EU, Market Research
Sky Stream launches in Ireland
Jul 17, 2023 – Sky has launched Sky Stream in Ireland. Simply plug the device into a TV to enjoy films, TV series and sport, including access to over 150 channels and 100,000 hours of content.
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Sky, JD Buckley, Digital TV, Ireland, Set Top Box, Streaming
Currys becomes exclusive retail partner for Sky Stream
Jul 4, 2023 – Currys has become the exclusive retail partner for Sky Stream, enabling demonstration of the satellite-free streaming device, which will be on display in Currys' stores in the UK.
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Currys, Sky, Ed Connolly, Stephen van Rooyen, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, UK
NetRange extends reach of Vidio OTT service in Indonesia
Jun 27, 2023 – NetRange has announced a partnership with Vidio to extend the reach of Vidio's video-on-demand service in Indonesia through inclusion in the NetRange Smart TV App Store ecosystem.
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NetRange, Vidio, Michi Uemetsu, Hadikusuma Wahab, Apps, Digital TV, Indonesia, Smart TV, Streaming
Malaysia SVOD household penetration to reach 41% in 2027
Jun 21, 2023 – According to GlobalData, household penetration of SVOD services in Malaysia is expected to grow from 22% in 2022 to 41% in 2027, driven by the increasing consumer preference for the platforms.
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GlobalData, Kantipudi Pradeepthi, Digital TV, Malaysia, Market Research, Streaming
SkyShowtime now available on MEO's platform in Portugal
Jun 21, 2023 – MEO and SkyShowtime have announced a distribution agreement that will bring SkyShowtime to MEO's platform, representing SkyShowtime’s first MVPD relationship in Portugal.
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SkyShowtime, MEO, Monty Sarhan, Raquel Berzosa, João Epifânio, Apps, Digital TV, IPTV, Portugal, Set Top Box
VIDAA to bring Paramount+ to viewers in Canada and Latin America
Jun 6, 2023 – VIDAA and Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) have announced a partnership to bring Paramount+ to smart TVs powered by VIDAA in Canada and Latin America, including Brazil.
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VIDAA, Paramount+, Nick Ruczaj, Marco Nobili, Apps, Brazil, Canada, Digital TV, Latin America, Smart TV, Streaming
HBO Max becomes Max
May 22, 2023 – HBO Max has become Max. The launch introduces a new Ultimate Ad-Free tier that will offer four concurrent streams, up to 100 offline downloads and nearly 8x more films and episodes of 4K HDR content than HBO Max.
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Warner Bros. Discovery, Sudheer Sirivara, Digital TV, Streaming, USA
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