TV Services (Pay TV, OTT, Broadcasting) News

Sofia Digital integrates 5G Broadcast with DVB-I Android app
Sep 4, 2024 – Sofia Digital has extended its DVB-I Android application, adding 5G Broadcast capability, enabling video playback without an internet connection using the 5G Broadcast network.
News categories: Sofia Digital, 5G, Apps, Digital TV, Europe, IBCShow, Terrestrial, Worldwide

Ad-supported streaming surges in Australia
Sep 2, 2024 – The Australian entertainment subscription market, which includes video, music and game services, grew by 5% to 52.3 million services in the 12 months to June 2024, according to Telsyte.
News categories: Telsyte, Foad Fadaghi, Alvin Lee, Australia, Digital TV, Gaming, Market Research, Streaming

Eutelsat and MuxIP bring FAST channels to satellite
Sep 4, 2024 – Eutelsat (Paris/London: ETL) and MuxIP are bringing together a selection of global sports channels from FAST platforms, via satellite, to audiences in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.
News categories: Eutelsat, MuxIP, Laurence Delpy, Frank Brown, Digital TV, Europe, Middle-East, Satellite

Canada’s video service providers combat sports piracy with Friend MTS
Sep 4, 2024 – Friend MTS has reported that numerous video service providers in Canada have chosen Friend MTS as their partner of choice to block access to servers hosting broadcasters' pirated content.
News categories: Friend MTS, Shane McCarthy, Canada, Content Protection, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming

Accedo powers launch of +SBT OTT service in Brazil
Sep 3, 2024 – Accedo has worked with Sistema Brasileiro de Televisão (SBT) on its new OTT video offering, +SBT. +SBT leverages Accedo's experience developing multi-screen UXes and its OTT product suite.
News categories: Accedo, SBT, Martin Sebelius, Roberto Grosman, Apps, Brazil, Digital TV, IBCShow, Streaming, UX

iKOMG selects NOVELSAT video gateway for live broadcasting
Sep 3, 2024 – NOVELSAT has announced that iKOMG has chosen NOVELSAT’s multi-purpose video gateway, NOVELSAT Xstream, to power its sports and events broadcasting services.
News categories: NOVELSAT, iKOMG, Aviv Ronai, Orr Ariel, Content Distribution, Digital TV, DVB-S2, Worldwide

POST Luxembourg selects Synamedia EdgeCDN
Sep 3, 2024 – Synamedia has announced that POST Luxembourg is deploying Synamedia's Fluid EdgeCDN for its linear IPTV service, called 'POP TV', and other streaming services.
News categories: Synamedia, POST Luxembourg, Julien Signes, Gilles Robinet, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IBCShow, IPTV, Luxembourg

HD+ launches TV streaming stick in Germany
Sep 2, 2024 – HD+ has announced its HD+ IP TV streaming stick, enabling the reception of more than 100 HD channels over the internet. The HD+ IP TV stick will be available from mid-September.
News categories: HD+, Andreas Müller-Vondey, Digital TV, Germany, Set Top Box, Streaming

5G Broadcast receiver profile for Europe released for review
Sep 2, 2024 – The European 5G Broadcast handset taskforce has published a 5G Broadcast receiver profile for use by companies that are preparing for the roll-out of 5G Broadcast services in Europe.
News categories: European Broadcasting Union, Broadcast Networks Europe, Qualcomm, Antonio Arcidiacono, Lars Backlund, Lorenzo Casaccia, 5G, Broadcast, Digital TV, Europe, Mobile