Streaming (Over-the-top, OTT, P2P, PC-TV, Internet TV, online video, IP Video) News

Seiki first to deliver Freeview Connect to the U.K.
Jan 4, 2015 – Seiki has announced that it will be the first major TV brand to introduce HD TV models in the U.K. featuring the Freeview Connect TV service. Freeview Connect combines Freeview TV with streaming media channels.
News categories: Seiki, Mickey Cho, Apps, CES2025, Digital TV, Smart TV, Streaming, UK

Over 60% of U.S. pay TV subscribers have a DVR
Jan 2, 2015 – Research from Leichtman Research Group (LRG) has found that 76% of US households have a DVR, subscribe to Netflix, or use on-Demand (VOD) from a cable or Telco provider -- with 26% of households using two of the services, and 11% using all three.
News categories: Leichtman Research, Bruce Leichtman, Cable TV, Digital TV, DVR, IPTV, Market Research, Satellite, Streaming, USA

Club Samsung uses INKA DRM in India
Jan 1, 2015 – Samsung India has launched Club Samsung 2.0 services with content protection from INKA Entworks. Club Samsung 2.0 is a digital entertainment store where customers can enjoy music, movies, live TV and videos via a single app.
News categories: INKA Entworks, Samsung, James Ahn, Apps, Digital TV, DRM, India, Mobile, Streaming

Huawei and China Telecom Sichuan first with 4K OTT in China
Dec 31, 2014 – Huawei and China Telecom Sichuan have announced the launch of the first commercial 4K ultra-HD iTV network service in China. They have also jointly released a 4K ultra-HD intelligent smart set top box (STB).
News categories: Huawei, China Telecom, China, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming

OTT STB sales to only grow 20% in China in 2014
Dec 30, 2014 – According to Digitimes Research, the number of OTT set-top boxes (STBs) sold in China will have grown by 20% in 2014, limited by restrictions imposed on OTT STB providers by the regulatory authorities.
News categories: Digitimes, China, Digital TV, Market Research, Set Top Box, Streaming

Cellcom tv launches in Israel
Dec 29, 2014 – Cellcom (NYSE; TASE: CEL) has announced the launch of 'Cellcom tv', its TV over the internet service, in Israel. 'Cellcom tv' combines DTT channels and Video on Demand with advanced features and viewing capabilities.
News categories: Cellcom Israel, Digital TV, Israel, Streaming, Terrestrial

Telefónica dominates pay TV growth in Spain
Dec 28, 2014 – Spain’s Markets and Competition Commission (CNMC) has published telecommunications and audiovisual statistics for the country for the third quarter of 2014. Year-on-year, the market grew by 969,000 subscribers, with Telefónica accounting for more than 100% of the total, adding 992,000.
News categories: CNMC, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Mobile, Satellite, Spain, Subscribers, Terrestrial

FCC proposes to modernise MVPD definition
Dec 19, 2014 – The FCC in the U.S. has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that asks for comment on how to modernize the definition of a multichannel video programming distributor to reflect that video services are no longer tied to a particular distribution technology.
News categories: Federal Communications Commission, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Regulation, Satellite, Streaming, USA

Canal Digital Kabel-TV goes live with ADB Multi-screen
Dec 18, 2014 – ADB (SIX: ADBN) has announced that Norway’s Canal Digital Kabel-TV has gone live with ADB Multi-screen running on the ADB Wideband Tuner, an eight-tuner, hybrid cable HD DVR. ADB Multi-Screen is a software suite that blends broadcast and broadband delivery with home network content redistribution.
News categories: Advanced Digital Broadcast, Canal Digital, Corrado Rocca, Peter Balchin, Gisle Pedersen, Cable TV, Digital TV, Gateway, Middleware, Mobile, Norway, Smart Home