IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) News

GlobalNet launches IPTV with VectorMAX in Colombia
Aug 4, 2016 – GlobalNet has launched GlobalPlay, an IPTV service utilizing the VectorMAX TV Anywhere end to end, completely software based, IPTV delivery platform. GlobalPlay delivers SD & HD live channels to the Colombian market.
News categories: VectorMAX, GlobalNet, Colombia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Set Top Box

Ofcom publishes UK Communications Market report 2016
Aug 4, 2016 – The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has published its annual Communications Market report for 2016. More than half of UK adults (59%) used a video-on-demand (VoD) service during 2015 – up from 57% in 2014.
News categories: Ofcom, Cable TV, Digital TV, IPTV, Market Research, Satellite, Terrestrial, UK

MagtiCom takes over Caucasus Online IPTV in Georgia
Aug 1, 2016 – MagtiCom has announced that, having acquired the assets, it is now providing its customers with the cable internet, internet television, fixed telephony and hosting services that were provided by Caucasus Online.
News categories: MagtiCom, Digital TV, Georgia, IPTV, MandA

Hungary adds 49,000 digital pay TV subscribers in 2Q 2016
Jul 29, 2016 – According to Hungary’s Office of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH), in June 2016, the number of households with digital television subscriptions was 2,397,850, up 49,002 from 2,348,848 at the end of March 2016.
News categories: NMHH, Cable TV, Digital TV, Hungary, IPTV, Satellite, Subscribers, Terrestrial

Türk Telekom adds 76,000 Tivibu TV subscribers in 2Q 2016
Jul 26, 2016 – Türk Telekom has announced its results for the second quarter of 2016. Subscribers to the company's Tivibu Home IPTV and DTH TV services increased by 76,000 in the quarter to finish at 544,000.
News categories: Türk Telekom, IPTV, Results, Satellite, Subscribers, Turkey

Verizon FIOS video subscribers down 41,000 in 2Q 2016
Jul 26, 2016 – Verizon (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) has reported reported its second-quarter 2016 results. A work stoppage impacted Fios connection growth, resulting in a net decline of 41,000 Fios video connections over the quarter.
News categories: Verizon, IPTV, Results, Subscribers, USA

DIRECTV up 342k; U-Verse down 391k; DTVLA up 87k subscribers in 2Q 2016
Jul 21, 2016 – AT&T (NYSE:T) has reported results for the second quarter of 2016. In the U.S., total video subscribers were down 49,000 in the quarter. DIRECTV Latin America second-quarter subscriber net adds were 87,000.
News categories: AT&T, Brazil, IPTV, Latin America, Mexico, Results, Satellite, Subscribers, USA

Rogers TV subscribers down 23,000 in 2Q 2016
Jul 21, 2016 – Rogers Communications has announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2016. Cable revenue was stable as continued double-digit Internet revenue growth of 15% fully offset the ongoing decline in Television and Phone revenue.
News categories: Rogers Communications, Cable TV, Canada, IPTV, Results

TalkTalk TV subscribers down 23,000 in Q2 2016
Jul 20, 2016 – TalkTalk has released a trading update for the 3 months to 30 June 2016. The TV base was 23,000 lower at the end of the quarter as the company maintained its focus on driving engagement rather than base growth.
News categories: TalkTalk, IPTV, Results, UK