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Kripa B December 10th, 2024 10:33 PM 0 COMMENTS

Samsung Unveils TVKey Cloud Technology in India for Set-Top Box-Free TV Experience

Consumer electronics brand Samsung has unveiled TVKey Cloud Technology, which allows you watch live television without the need for a set-top box. Co-developed with Nagravision, this technology offers consumers a seamless and clutter less entertainment experience, eliminating the need for traditional set-top boxes, Samsung India said in a statement. Also Read: FanCode Deploys Nagra Streaming Security Services to Combat Piracy Samsung TVKey Cloud Technology Samsung says that with TVKey Cloud,... Read More

Kripa B December 9th, 2024 12:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Spam, UCC Messages Find Their Way to Users Through RCS and OTT Apps?

If we consider recent developments, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has been taking several measures to ensure the safe transmission of text messages, including ensuring complete tracing of the senders of commercial messages. The main goal of the telecom ecosystem, including regulators and telecom operators, is to curb spam messages and Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC) sent to end consumers via telecom network resources. Also Read: TRAI Extends Deadline... Read More

Kripa B November 27th, 2024 8:24 AM 0 COMMENTS

RailWire Launches New Internet Plan Bundled with Prasar Bharati’s OTT Service

RailTel’s internet service arm, RailWire, has launched a new service plan called the Freedom Plan, a home internet service bundled with Over-The-Top (OTT) content. "The Freedom Plan is an OTT-bundled home internet plan offering subscribers access to quality entertainment as well," RailTel said in a statement this week. Also Read: Prasar Bharati Launches OTT Platform WAVES at IFFI 2024 Key Features of the Freedom Plan The plan offers 30 Mbps internet,... Read More

Kripa B November 22nd, 2024 11:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

Prasar Bharati Launches OTT Platform WAVES at IFFI 2024

Prasar Bharati launched its Over-The-Top (OTT) platform, Waves, at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. The launch event was attended by the Goa Chief Minister and dignitaries, including the Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. "Doordarshan, India’s iconic public broadcaster, has ventured into the OTT platform space to cater to the growing demand for digital streaming services," the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting announced... Read More

Kripa B November 12th, 2024 10:55 AM 1 COMMENTS

Indian Telcos Renew Calls for Fair Share from OTT Platforms: Report

India's telecom industry has reportedly reiterated its demand for a fair share of revenue from large over-the-top (OTT) platforms, citing rising data traffic on networks they invested billions in developing. This issue, alongside concerns over satellite spectrum and tax credits, was discussed in a meeting Monday between top telecom executives and telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, ET reported, citing officials aware of the details. Also Read: TRAI Set to Finalise Satcom... Read More

Kripa B November 8th, 2024 4:38 PM 0 COMMENTS

OTTplay Partners with Connect Broadband to Launch OTT Bundled Broadband Plans

OTTplay, India's AI-based OTT recommendation platform, has announced its latest partnership with Quadrant Televentures Limited (Connect Broadband), an Internet Service Provider (ISP) in North India. This collaboration will allow users in Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir to access 25 popular OTT platforms directly through new broadband subscription plans launched as part of this partnership. Also Read: JioCinema Premium Content Now Available for OTTplay Premium Subscribers Connect Broadband Service... Read More

Kripa B November 7th, 2024 1:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon Prime Video Launches AI-Powered X-Ray Recaps Feature

Amazon Prime Video has introduced a new generative AI-powered feature, X-Ray Recaps, designed to help viewers quickly catch up on TV shows without spoilers. The feature, built upon existing X-Ray features, provides personalised, concise summaries of episodes, seasons, or specific moments within an episode, offering key plot points, cliffhangers, and character developments, the company said. Also Read: Disney+ Hotstar Introduces AI-Powered Video Optimisation Technology X-Ray Recaps Feature "X-Ray Recaps is... Read More

Kripa B October 29th, 2024 9:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

JioCinema Premium Content Now Available for OTTplay Premium Subscribers

OTTplay, India's AI-based OTT aggregator app, has announced a strategic partnership with JioCinema, expanding its content portfolio. With this collaboration, OTTplay Premium subscribers will gain access to JioCinema's premium content library, featuring popular shows such as Bigg Boss and Game of Thrones, as well as regional hits like Unaad and Rathnam, the OTT platform company said on Tuesday. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Partners with Sun NXT to Expand Regional OTT... Read More

Kripa B October 28th, 2024 5:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Partners with Sun NXT to Expand Regional OTT Offerings

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced a new partnership with the OTT platform Sun NXT, enhancing its content library with a variety of South Indian movies, exclusive series, and live TV. The content will be available in seven languages: Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi, and Hindi, Vodafone Idea said in a statement on Monday. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Faces Setback as PFC and REC Decline Loan Request: Report Vi Enhances... Read More

Kripa B September 17th, 2024 1:07 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Digital TV Launches New Entertainment Plan With Amazon Prime Benefits

Airtel Digital TV has teamed up with Amazon Prime to launch the "Ultimate and Amazon Prime Lite" plan, combining live TV with Prime Lite benefits. Priced from Rs 521 for Hindi content, this new offering provides subscribers access to over 350 TV channels, along with Prime Video content in HD on two devices, Airtel announced on Tuesday. The Prime Lite subscription also includes benefits like unlimited same-day and next-day delivery... Read More

Kripa B September 17th, 2024 6:21 AM 2 COMMENTS

Airtel Xstream Play to Stream Lalbaugcha Raja Visarjan LIVE

Bharti Airtel's OTT entertainment platform, Airtel Xstream Play, is bringing the visarjan of Shri Lalbaugcha Raja in the Arabian Sea to devotees across India through live streaming on September 17, during Ananth Chaturthi. The platform has been broadcasting the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festivities, which began on September 7, in partnership with ShemarooMe. Also Read: Airtel Xstream Play to Live-Stream Lalbaugcha Raja Darshan and Immersion Visarjan of Shri Lalbaugcha Raja Live... Read More

Kripa B September 16th, 2024 12:50 PM 0 COMMENTS

Disney+ Hotstar Introduces AI-Powered Video Optimisation Technology

OTT Platform Disney+ Hotstar has introduced an AI-driven video optimisation feature that enhances streaming quality while reducing data usage. This new technology adapts encoding based on user habits and scene complexity, leading to up to a 25 percent reduction in download size without sacrificing HD quality. This is a smarter approach to video encoding that adapts to the user consumption patterns, context and complexity around each scene, Disney+ Hotstar said... Read More