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FCC restores net neutrality
Apr 25, 2024 – The FCC has voted to reclassify broadband as a Title II telecommunications service. ISPs will again be prohibited from blocking, throttling or engaging in paid prioritization of lawful content.
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Federal Communications Commission, Broadband, Digital TV, Regulation, Streaming, USA
Five leading TV stations launch NextGen TV in Portland, Maine
Apr 25, 2024 – Five TV stations serving the Portland Maine market have begun broadcasting with NextGen TV. The launch includes WMTW (ABC), WGME-TV (CBS), WPFO (FOX), WMEA-TV (Maine Public) and WCBB (PBS).
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BitPath, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, USA
DDish TV chooses PlayBox Neo Channel-in-a-Box
Apr 25, 2024 – PlayBox Neo has completed a multichannel playout system, supporting ingest, scheduling, text manipulation, interactive graphics, playout and content distribution, for DDish in Mongolia.
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PlayBox Neo, DDish, Iulian Ionescu, Ariunbold Nasanjargal, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Mongolia, Satellite
Plex has largest FAST line-up with 1,112 channels
Apr 17, 2024 – Plex now offers 1,112 free-to-stream live TV channels, with more than 800 available in the US. Plex is the most widely available ad-supported VOD and live TV offering, covering more than 180 countries.
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Plex, Keith Valory, Todd Hay, Gavin Bridge, Advertising, Digital TV, Streaming, USA, Worldwide
Rohde & Schwarz to unveil ATSC 3.0 transmitter at NAB 2024
Apr 10, 2024 – Rohde & Schwarz will unveil its R&S TE1 liquid-cooled ATSC 3.0 native transmitter at NAB 2024. The company is also introducing a 24/7 remote monitoring service.
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Rohde & Schwarz, Manfred Reitmeier, Claudia Goerig, ATSC 3, Content Distribution, Digital TV, NABShow, USA
Accedo, Brightcove and JUMP support Al Sharqiya SVOD launch
Apr 9, 2024 – Accedo and Brightcove (NASDAQ: BCOV) have collaborated with Al Sharqiya to enhance its 1001 AVOD streaming service with the introduction of an SVOD platform alongside live linear channels.
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Accedo, Brightcove, Al Sharqiya, JUMP, Michael Lantz, Justin Barrett, Mohsen Khairaldin Garcia, Big Data, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Iraq, Streaming, UX
Mimir semantic search finds assets using natural language
Apr 8, 2024 – Mimir has added semantic search capabilities to its cloud video production and collaboration solution, enabling users to find assets using natural language search.
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Mimir, Big Data, Digital TV, NABShow, Worldwide
U.S. Joint Industry Committee certifies Comscore and VideoAmp
Apr 3, 2024 – The U.S. Joint Industry Committee (JIC) has announced that Comscore and VideoAmp have been certified for transactability as national currencies.
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U.S. Joint Industry Committee, VideoAmp, Comscore, Travis Scoles, Advertising, Big Data, Digital TV, USA
Vi announces ultimate entertainment app
Mar 27, 2024 – Vi has introduced an entertainment app, Vi Movies & TV, providing access to 13+ OTT apps, 400+ live TV channels, and complimentary access to several content libraries - all under one roof.
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Vodafone Idea, Avneesh Khosla, Apps, Digital TV, India, Streaming
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