Mobile TV News

NOWO launches OTT with Broadpeak CDN
Mar 27, 2017 – Broadpeak has announced that NOWO, formerly Cabovisao, has selected Broadpeak's solutions for OTT multiscreen delivery. VP Media Solutions provided the systems architecture and managed the installation process.
News categories: Broadpeak, NOWO, VP Media Solutions, Jacques Le Mancq, Ana Maria Teixeira, Cable TV, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mobile, Portugal, TV Everywhere

Vudu launches mobile disc-to-digital service
Mar 23, 2017 – Vudu has announced the launch of a mobile offering to convert DVDs and Blu-rays into digital libraries, from a customer’s phone. Mobile Disc-to-Digital turns DVDs and Blu-rays into digital movies with a scan through the Vudu app.
News categories: Vudu, Jeremy Verba, Apps, Blu-ray, Digital TV, Mobile, USA

AIS offers multiscreen IPTV in Thailand
Mar 22, 2017 – AIS has announced partnerships with multiple video entertainment providers including HBO. Mobile viewing is available through the AIS Play app, with AIS Fibre customer able to view at home via their AIS Playbox.
News categories: AIS, Prattana Leelapanang, Digital TV, Fibre, IPTV, Mobile, Set Top Box, Thailand

Deloitte releases 2017 Digital Democracy Survey
Mar 22, 2017 – American consumers' status as a binge watching, streaming, multitasking nation enters 2017 with strong momentum according to Deloitte. Social media has evolved and is being used to discover new content, get news and resolve customer service issues.
News categories: Deloitte, Kevin Westcott, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile, Social TV, Streaming, USA

Vodafone first telco to partner with Amazon Prime Video India
Mar 19, 2017 – Vodafone India is the first telecom operator to partner with Amazon Prime Video India enabling customers to access their large selection of movies, TV shows, kids’ programming and Amazon Originals.
News categories: Amazon, Vodafone, Nitesh Kripalani, Digital TV, India, Mobile, Streaming

Ooredoo launches first 4K/UHD channels in the Middle East with Harmonic
Mar 15, 2017 – Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT) has announced that Ooredoo has launched the first 4K TV channels in the Middle East using a next-generation Electra video compression solution for all-IP environments.
News categories: Harmonic, Ooredoo, Ian Graham, Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari, CABSAT, Content Distribution, Digital TV, IPTV, Mobile, Qatar

Cisco collaborates with Sky to launch OnPrime TV
Mar 14, 2017 – Consumers in the UK, Italy and Germany can now access foreign language film, TV and news channels in one place via OnPrime TV, an app-based streaming service developed by Cisco in collaboration with Sky, and supported by Encompass Digital Media.
News categories: Cisco Systems, Sky, Encompass Digital Media, Rajeev Raman, Emma Lloyd, Apps, Content Distribution, Germany, Italy, Mobile, Streaming, UK

comScore introduces Connected Home consumer interaction measurement
Mar 9, 2017 – comScore has announced comScore Connected Home. Connected Home delivers insight into usage of products including computers, mobile phones, tablets, streaming sticks, smart TVs, Internet of Things (IoT) devices and more.
News categories: comScore, Dan Hess, Big Data, Digital TV, Market Research, Mobile, Smart Home, USA

CNN debuts Virtual Reality unit
Mar 7, 2017 – CNN has announced the official launch of CNNVR – a new immersive journalism unit and virtual reality platform within CNN Digital. The global team will cover major news events in 360 video, transport users to the front row of global events through VR live streams, and produce weekly VR experiences.
News categories: CNN, Apps, Digital TV, Metaverse, Mobile, Worldwide