All Connectivity/Contribution articles – Page 3
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Industry Trends
5G has arrived, but there are some challenges ahead
There are 13 million 5G subscriptions in use, with that number predicted to skyrocket in 2020. But the new generation of mobile tech is facing some significant challenges writes James Pearce.
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News
T-Mobile and Sprint edge closer to merger & the industry in numbers
10-14 Feb: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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News
GSMA cancels Mobile World Congress over coronavirus fears
The GSMA has cancelled tech expo Mobile World Congress amid fears about the coronavirus.
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News
Liberty Global extends EU partnership with Netflix
Netflix and Liberty Global have extended their multi-year deal, continuing to offer 11 million video consumers in Europe easy access to the streaming service.
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Industry Trends
5G: The space race
There’s set to be a boom in the number of satellites in our skies, as the likes of OneWeb, SpaceX and Project Kuiper compete to provide 5G connectivity in hard to reach areas. But who will win the 5G space race?
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News
Google Fiber axes linear TV offering
Google has announced plans to stop providing linear TV services to new customers through its infrastructure arm Google Fiber.
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News
Preview: IBC365’s 5G week
2019 saw initial deployments of 5G in markets from Asia to Europe and the US, yet 2020 is set to be the year that next gen mobile technology goes mainstream. Ahead of MWC2020, IBC365 looks at how this will impact media and entertainment as part of next week’s 5G Week.
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News
IBC extends deadline for Technical Paper submissions
IBC has extended the deadline for submissions for Technical Papers for IBC2020 to 10 February 2020.
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News
Orange chooses Ericsson and Nokia for 5G rollout
French operator Orange has selected Ericsson and Nokia as its 5G equipment suppliers as it aims to meet the deployment deadline of this year in France.
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Industry Trends
Satellites: The $500 billion business
Chris Forrester examines the prospects for the next few years for satellite businesses.
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News
Roku blocks Fox one day before Super Bowl 2020
Fox channels have been removed by Roku blocking customers from streaming the Super Bowl after a carriage dispute remained unresolved.
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Video
Tech Expert: Inside OTT
Video: In the second of a new series of explainer videos, Maria Ingold details the similarities of and differences between OTT and VOD services.
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News
YouTube to live stream Activision Blizzard esports tournaments
Google Cloud and YouTube have signed an exclusive multi-year streaming deal with games publisher Activision Blizzard to enter a “new era of gaming experiences.”
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Industry Trends
OTT to play a key role in sports growth
Broadcasters have played a key role in driving up sports revenues, but could the entrance of OTT providers prevent the sports bubble from bursting? James Pearce investigates.
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News
Facebook Watch inks global distribution deal with PGA Tour
This week’s Farmers Insurance Open will be the first package distributed exclusively on Facebook Watch after the PGA Tour announced an expansive agreement with the social media giant.
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Video
Tech Expert: Inside IP
Video: In the first in a new series of explainer videos, John Maxwell Hobbs delves into the world of internet protocol (IP).
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News
Netflix makes moves & Disney drops Fox branding
20-24 Jan: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry Trends
Preview: IBC365’s OTT week
Will 2020 be the year of the OTT? IBC365 looks at the growing OTT market as part of next week’s OTT Week.
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News
BritBox hires ex-Warner exec as UK MD
The BBC and ITV’s streaming service BritBox has appointed Will Harrison as its new UK managing director.
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News
Fanatiz scores $10m funding & Data reveals Disney+ success
13-17 Jan: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.