Independent analytics company Opensignal has named StarHub a Global Winner for Best 5G Video Experience, recognising the brand as the top operator in Singapore for the category. StarHub has also been recognised as 5G Global Leader in the 5G Game Experience category, and Global Rising Star in the 5G Availability and 5G Download Speed categories, topping the table for the latter category. Aligned with StarHub’s DARE+ initiative, the awards exemplify our brand’s commitment to deliver experiences … [Read more...] about Opensignal has named StarHub a Global Winner for Best 5G Video Experience
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5 Crucial features OTT providers will need in the coming years
Technological innovation and shifts in viewing behaviour have led to a massive boom in the OTT market in the last decade. A report from Juniper Research concludes that the number of active on-demand subscriptions will increase by 65% from 2020 to 2025. The market is extremely fast moving and if video providers want to stay competitive, they need to look ahead at what to focus on next. Here we outline the key features we think will be crucial for OTT in the years ahead. In-car … [Read more...] about 5 Crucial features OTT providers will need in the coming years
How 5G will change the game for Asian streaming services
This story appears in the October 2020 issue of Television Asia Plus. By 2022, there will be 280 million 5G subscriptions in the Asia Pacific alone and 5G service revenue is expected to reach US$4.5 billion. The mass deployment of 5G will change the future for many industries, including over-the-top (OTT) streaming services. Predictably, we are witnessing the transformation of video distribution as big-name players enter an increasingly crowded market. To stay in the game, all players … [Read more...] about How 5G will change the game for Asian streaming services
KT SAT conducts World’s first satellite 5G Connection
KT Corp. said its satellite-operating subsidiary, KT SAT, has successfully conducted the world's first 5G data transmission with a satellite connection. The test was aimed to expand the fifth-generation technology linked to KT's 5G network and KT SAT's KOREASAT 6, located some 36,000 kilometers above the equator, said the leading Korean telecom provider. KT SAT and the KT Institute of Convergence Technology executed the project together. They implemented "hybrid terrestrial-satellite 5G … [Read more...] about KT SAT conducts World’s first satellite 5G Connection
5G boosts SK Telecom Q2
The market data was revealed in second quarter results which showed that for the quarter ended 30 June 2019, the telco recorded revenue of KRW 4.437 trillion, operating income of KRW 322.8 billion, and net income of KRW 259.1 billion. On a consolidated basis, this meant that SK Telecom’s revenue and operating income increased by 2.4% and 0.1% respectively, quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). This also showed a revenue turnaround in mobile communications business and growth in media, security and … [Read more...] about 5G boosts SK Telecom Q2
Magna Systems to exhibit at BroadcastAsia 2019 and CommunicAsia 2019
Magna Systems & Engineering will demonstrate a wide range of IP, 4K, remote production, 5G and telco network testing solutions at BroadcastAsia 2019 on stand 4M2-01 and at CommunicAsia 2019 on stand BN3-05. Magna’s BroadcastAsia stand includes demonstrations and solutions from BFE, ChyronHego, FileCatalyst, GB Labs, Nevion, TAG VS, Telestream and TVU Networks. BFE will introduce the KSC Appliance, a powerful Windows Server-based platform developed for the operation of KSC software … [Read more...] about Magna Systems to exhibit at BroadcastAsia 2019 and CommunicAsia 2019