Digital TV News: Apple TV

Eastern Europe to add 27 million SVOD subscriptions
Aug 31, 2023 – According to Digital TV Research, Eastern Europe will have 68 million SVOD subscriptions by 2029, up 27 million on 2023. Russia will add 12 million, with Poland bringing in 6 million more.
News categories: Digital TV Research, Simon Murray, Digital TV, Europe, Market Research, Streaming

World Rugby and Endeavor Streaming launch global rugby OTT platform
Aug 25, 2023 – World Rugby has partnered with Endeavor Streaming to expand its international media distribution with the launch of a free-to-air, global streaming service, RugbyPass TV.
News categories: Endeavor Streaming, World Rugby, Pete Bellamy, James Rothwell, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, Worldwide

Vegas Golden Knights partners with ViewLift for sports streaming
Aug 21, 2023 – Vegas Golden Knights has partnered with ViewLift to stream all locally-broadcast Vegas Golden Knights games live on major devices, reaching NHL fans in Nevada and surrounding states.
News categories: ViewLift, Vegas Golden Knights, Rick Allen, Kerry Bubolz, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Streaming, USA

Barb releases Q2 2023 UK SVOD subscriptions data
Aug 17, 2023 – Barb has released survey data showing that 65.9% of UK households had access to an SVOD service in Q2 2023. Netflix and Amazon Prime Video saw quarterly drops in penetration.
News categories: Barb, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming, UK

Arabic-speaking countries to add 13 million SVOD subscribers
Aug 17, 2023 – According to Digital TV Research, there will be 28 million SVOD subscriptions across 13 Arabic countries by 2029, up from 15 million in 2023.
News categories: Digital TV Research, Simon Murray, Digital TV, Market Research, Middle-East, Streaming

Africa to add 10 million SVOD subscriptions by 2029
Aug 14, 2023 – According to Digital TV Research, African SVOD will see plenty of growth in the coming years. Africa will have 18 million paying SVOD subscriptions by 2029, up from 8 million at end-2023.
News categories: Digital TV Research, Simon Murray, Africa, Digital TV, Market Research, Streaming

Sky Stream launches in Ireland
Jul 17, 2023 – Sky has launched Sky Stream in Ireland. Simply plug the device into a TV to enjoy films, TV series and sport, including access to over 150 channels and 100,000 hours of content.
News categories: Sky, JD Buckley, Digital TV, Ireland, Set Top Box, Streaming

Kaltura adds enhancements to its Cloud TV and streaming platform
Jul 12, 2023 – Kaltura (Nasdaq: KLTR) has announced enhancements to its Cloud TV and Streaming Platform, tailored specifically to meet the demands of TV operators and media customers.
News categories: Kaltura, Shuki Eytan, Big Data, Content Distribution, Digital TV, QoE, Worldwide

Currys becomes exclusive retail partner for Sky Stream
Jul 4, 2023 – Currys has become the exclusive retail partner for Sky Stream, enabling demonstration of the satellite-free streaming device, which will be on display in Currys' stores in the UK.
News categories: Currys, Sky, Ed Connolly, Stephen van Rooyen, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Streaming, UK