TV-over-IP IPTV, Streaming, Broadband

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

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

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

Ad revenue increasingly important to Swedish streaming services
Aug 30, 2024 – Clear growth for TV streaming subscriptions with advertising has been observed during the second quarter, according to Mediavision's latest analysis of the Swedish TV and streaming market.
News categories: Mediavision, Marie Nilsson, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, Sweden

Immergo outlines FAST channel and mobile app development projects
Aug 30, 2024 – Immergo, a provider of video technology solutions, has outlined its strategic partnerships, FAST channel solutions and mobile app development projects for 2024.
News categories: Immergo, Apps, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Israel, Jamaica, Poland, Serbia, Streaming

América Móvil and Telefónica to explore buying WOM S.A. assets
Sep 2, 2024 – América Móvil [BMV,NYSE:AMX] and Telefónica are jointly to explore their potential participation in the sale of the assets of Chilean telco, WOM S.A., as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.
News categories: América Móvil, Telefónica, WOM S.A., Chile, Digital TV, IPTV, MandA