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BBC Streams UltraHD with HLG

by Bob Raikes

We seem to be a little late to report it, as there are only two matches left, but the BBC has been streaming UltraHD footage of the World Cup and the Wimbledon tennis tournament …

6-8Mbps Optimal for Large TV Viewing

by Bob Raikes

Several months ago, Eurofins Digital Testing said that it would work with Akamai to look at OTT quality of experience. Now, Akamai has said that based on the research, it believes that for good …

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Netflix Testing “Ultra” Subscription Tier for HDR Content

by Andrew Fenn

Netflix is thinking of introducing a new “Ultra” tier to its subscription plan structure, for HDR content. The new plan is being tested with select customers in Europe. The platform currently has three subscription …

Canal+ Chairman Says “It’s Over For Canalplay”

by Andrew Fenn

Maxime Saada, chair of the Canal+ board, has announced that the company’s Canalplay SVoD platform will shut down in a matter of weeks, according to Advanced Television. Speaking before the French Senate’s Commission of …

Tags:France| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OTT Video| Vol 25 - Issue 25

ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery Draft in More Broadcasters for “German Hulu”

by Andrew Fenn

The duo of companies behind 7TV — ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery — have invited German broadcasters, RTL, ARD and ZDF to join an upcoming collaborative streaming platform. The joint platform will offer 7TV in its …

Tags:Germany| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OTT Video| Vol 25 - Issue 25

Over 85% of US Millennials Subscribe to At Least One OTT Video Service

by Andrew Fenn

New research from Parks Associates finds that more than 85% of millennials in US broadband households subscribe to at least one OTT video service. Senior director of research Brett Sappington commented: “Overall penetration of …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OTT Video| USA| Vol 25 - Issue 25

Amazon Prime Video App Launches for BT TV

by Andrew Fenn

Following an announcement last month, BT in the UK has officially launched Amazon Prime Video for its BT TV set-top-boxes. The company’s Tony Singh said, “We’re delighted to be the first UK pay TV …

Edgeware Unveils Live Big Event OTT Solution

by Andrew Fenn

TV content distribution network (CDN) specialist Edgeware has announced a suite of new features that the company says will enable broadcasters and content owners to deliver live large-scale OTT services in a higher quality …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| OTT Video| Vol 25 - Issue 24

Nielsen and FreeWheel Partner on OTT and STB VoD Measurement

by Andrew Fenn

Nielsen and FreeWheel, a Comcast company, have announced plans to expand measurement to OTT and STB VoD inventory in the US. The companies have said that this effort will enhance the value of the …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| OTT Video| USA| Vol 25 - Issue 24

Netflix and Virgin to Offer Combination Subscription

by Andrew Fenn

Virgin Media has announced that from October 2018, its customers in the UK will be able to add Netflix to their main TV package and incorporate it into their Virgin Media bill. The two …

French Broadcasters Collaborating on New OTT Platform

by Andrew Fenn

France Télévisions, M6 and TF1 have announced they are joining forces to build SALTO, a new OTT platform for the French TV market. The trio says that, through SALTO, they intend to deliver a …

Report: Spain Could Actually Have 6 Million Netflix Users

by Andrew Fenn

IAB Spain has reported that the number of Netflix users in Spain could be four times more than regulatory body CNMC’s estimate of 1.5 million, according to Advanced Television. IAB’s survey finds that 25% …