TV Services (Pay TV, OTT, Broadcasting) News

Germany to have more SVOD subscriptions than the UK
Sep 4, 2023 – According to Digital TV Research, Western Europe will have 273 million SVOD subscriptions by 2029, with Germany having more subscriptions than the UK from the end of this year.
News categories: Digital TV Research, Simon Murray, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research, Streaming

GVTC Communications moves to IP video delivery with WISI
Aug 31, 2023 – GVTC Communications has chosen WISI for its headend conversion from RF to IPTV, giving GVTC customers new OTT streaming video services, accessible on all multiscreen devices.
News categories: WISI, GVTC Communications, Sharen Sandhu, Dennis Krumblis, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA

Accedo report highlights energy use of video streaming
Aug 31, 2023 – A study from Accedo has found a high variation of energy consumption between various streaming devices, with TVs being the most efficient. Autoplay content dramatically increases energy consumption.
News categories: Accedo, François Polarczyk, Digital TV, IBCShow, Market Research, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Streaming, UK, UX, Worldwide

One-in-three UK streaming subscribers share accounts with other households
Aug 31, 2023 – More than a third (35%) of people in the UK with access to an SVOD service are sharing at least one of their subscriptions with others outside their home, according to Deloitte.
News categories: Deloitte, Paul Lee, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

SEK 900 million streaming revenue lost in Sweden due to sharing
Aug 31, 2023 – According to Mediavision, in Sweden approximately 1.4 million SVOD accounts are used by people outside the paying household, leading to foregone revenue of up to SEK 900 million [~$80m] (ex. VAT) per year.
News categories: Mediavision, Marie Nilsson, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Sweden

MediaHub, Media-Press and Enetpulse power sports streaming at Bulsatcom
Aug 31, 2023 – MediaHub, Media-Press and Enetpulse have announced 'Sports Module', a platform for OTT and IPTV operators that integrates real-time sports data with streaming.
News categories: MediaHub, Media-Press, Enetpulse, Bulsatcom, Petar Rizov, Big Data, Bulgaria, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Streaming

yes deploys Synamedia distribution watermarking on its streaming services
Aug 31, 2023 – Synamedia has announced that yes (TASE: BEZQ) has deployed Synamedia’s ContentArmor distribution watermarking solution to enhance protection of its streaming services.
News categories: Synamedia, 'yes', Alain Durand, Itzhak Elyakim, Digital TV, Israel, Streaming, Watermarking

DAZN using Broadpeak multicast ABR technology
Aug 31, 2023 – DAZN is using Broadpeak's nanoCDN multicast ABR solution for OTT delivery, enabling the delivery of live sports, with bandwidth savings and an outstanding quality of experience.
News categories: Broadpeak, DAZN, Jacques Le Mancq, Sandeep Tiku, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, Streaming

Simplestream enters alliance with Globecast
Aug 30, 2023 – Simplestream has announced an alliance with Globecast, kicking off with the launch of OTT services for GAAGO - the Gaelic Athletic Association and RTÉ sports subscription channel.
News categories: Simplestream, Globecast, Lewis Arthur, Steve MacMurray, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Ireland, Streaming, Worldwide