TV Services (Pay TV, OTT, Broadcasting) News

Talkie Fiber launches ad-supported streaming with FAST Channels TV
Nov 4, 2024 – Talkie Fiber has developed Watchie TV, an ad-supported streaming platform powered by FAST Channels TV’s white-label technology, content, middleware, app ecosystem, and ad-monetization services.
News categories: FAST Channels TV, Watchie TV, Talkie Fiber, Russell Foy, Andre DeMattia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Fibre, USA, UX

Altice USA residential video RGUs down 77,000 in 3Q 2024
Nov 4, 2024 – Altice USA (NYSE: ATUS) has reported results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024. Quarterly Residential video net losses were 77.0k in Q3 2024, reducing Altice's subscriber base to 1.945 million.
News categories: Altice USA, Cable TV, Digital TV, Results, Subscribers, USA

KT launches 8K AI-powered IPTV set-top box
Nov 5, 2024 – KT has launched its 'KT Genie TV Set-Top Box 4', the first in the IPTV industry to support 8K. The box includes AI technology for optimal picture and sound quality, and personalized features.
News categories: KT, Android TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Korea, Set Top Box, Smart Home, UX

Telekom Srbija renews satellite services contract with SES
Nov 4, 2024 – Telekom Srbija has extended the contract for SES to provide capacity on ASTRA 3C at 23.5°E for its M:Sat TV platform, covering Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and North Macedonia.
News categories: SES S.A, Telekom Srbija, Norbert Hölzle, Katarina Subotić, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Macedonia, Montenegro, Satellite, Serbia

Charter video customers down 294,000 in 3Q 2024
Nov 1, 2024 – Charter Communications has reported results for the period ended September 30, 2024. Total video customers decreased by 294,000 in the quarter, finishing at 13.0 million.
News categories: Charter Communications, Cable TV, Digital TV, Results, Subscribers, USA

Swisscom TV connections down 12,000 in 3Q 2024
Oct 31, 2024 – Swisscom has released results for the third quarter of 2024. Over the quarter, the number of TV connections dropped by 12,000 to 1.499 million, down 2.7% year-on-year.
News categories: Swisscom, Digital TV, IPTV, Results, Subscribers, Switzerland

Comcast domestic video subscribers down 365,000 in 3Q 2024
Oct 31, 2024 – Comcast (NASDAQ: CMCSA) has reported results for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Domestic video customers fell 365,000 in the quarter. Peacock paid subscribers grew by 29% YoY to 36 million.
News categories: Comcast, Mike Cavanagh, Cable TV, Digital TV, Europe, MandA, Results, Satellite, Streaming, Subscribers, USA

DTG launches D-Book 12.9
Oct 31, 2024 – The DTG has released D-Book 12.9, the latest version of the UK's technical standard for digital TV. D-Book 12.9 introduces critical updates that reflect the fast-changing landscape of the market.
News categories: Digital Television Group, Richard Lindsay-Davies, Advertising, Digital TV, QoE, Set Top Box, Smart TV, Terrestrial, UK

Titan OS FAST channels coming to Sony Android TVs
Oct 29, 2024 – Titan OS is to make available a selection of channels from its FAST offering on selected Sony Android TVs in Europe, starting in the Netherlands, Poland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland.
News categories: Titan OS, Sony Europe, Jacinto Roca, Digital TV, Europe, Smart TV, Streaming