15 years ago, it was very simple, we just had to count TVs and DVD players but now, we have to count everything from tablets to mobile handsets to games consoles to OTT streamers and increasingly VR, which has mounted its’ place so it’s much more complicated than it has been for a number of years. The Asia-Pacific region is very interesting to us because it’s still one of the markets which many individual territories still have a lot of great potential for pay-TV. Many of the markets are … [Read more...] about Changing Platforms
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HOOQ debuts in Singapore
HOOQ, Asia’s first and largest video-on-demand service, announced that it is now available in Singapore for just $8.98 per month. HOOQ is a start-up venture established in Singapore back in January 2015 between Singtel, Sony Pictures Television and Warner Bros., aimed at driving the entertainment revolution and changing the way Asians consume entertainment. It is the first time in Asia that three media power houses have joined forces to empower customers with unlimited online streaming access to … [Read more...] about HOOQ debuts in Singapore
Inmarsat provides in-flight broadband services
Inmarsat will provide its advanced new GX for Aviation in-flight broadband solution to Austrian Airlines’ continental aircraft fleet under a landmark new contract announced. More than 30 Airbus A320 family aircraft from Austrian Airlines’ fleet will be equipped with GX for Aviation, the world’s first in-flight connectivity solution with reliable, seamless high-speed global coverage provided through a single operator. The advanced new service will allow the airline’s passengers to … [Read more...] about Inmarsat provides in-flight broadband services
Ucom and Calix partners for NG-PON2
London– Calix, Inc. announced that it will partner with innovative Armenian communications service provider Ucom to bring the benefits of NG-PON2 across the country to deliver an unmatched broadband experience to its wireline and mobile subscribers. With initial trials of Calix AXOS NG-PON2 systems scheduled for early 2017, Ucom will leverage the power of the combined world-class Calix suite of AXOS, Compass cloud services, and the next generation of PON technology to roll out new … [Read more...] about Ucom and Calix partners for NG-PON2
​Inmarsat’s Global Xpress® satellite achieves key milestone
Inmarsat (LSE:ISAT.L), a provider of global mobile satellite communications services, announced on February 4 that Inmarsat-5 F1, the first in its fleet of three Global Xpress® (GX) satellites, has successfully completed its orbital deployment stages on schedule. Inmarsat and Boeing engineers, working from Inmarsat’s GX teleport in Nemea, Greece, are now beginning a month of comprehensive payload testing in preparation for commencing … [Read more...] about ​Inmarsat’s Global Xpress® satellite achieves key milestone
Liberty Global to acquire Virgin Media
Englewood, Colorado – Liberty Global, Inc. and Virgin Media Inc. have entered into an agreement, subject to shareholder approvals, to which Liberty Global will acquire Virgin Media in a stock and cash merger valued at approximately USD$23.3 billion. The deal between the two companies was made with several objectives, including being one of the world’s leading broadband communications company covering millions of homes across 14 countries. The combined company will focus on the … [Read more...] about Liberty Global to acquire Virgin Media
