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Industry Trends
Liberty boss: Video is "killer app" for 5G
MWC19: Telecom operators are nervous about the level of investment required for 5G, but video will be the “killer app” to support the consumer business case, according to Liberty Global chief executive Mike Fries.
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News
OneWeb launches first broadband satellites
OneWeb has launched its mega-constellation satellites today after announcing yesterday during Mobile World Congress it will deliver connectivity to Africa and the Middle East by 2021.
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News
BBC & ITV to launch UK-based Netflix rival
The BBC and ITV have confirmed rumours that they will launch a new streaming service for UK audiences, more than ten years after a similar project was proposed and then blocked.
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Industry Trends
Amazon seeks telcos to distribute video
Amazon is keen to sign up telcos to its partner distribution programme in a bid to overcome the “big problem” of reaching viewers without credit cards.
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News
DAZN accelerates into Spain
Innovation and partnerships will be the key to DAZN’s success, says the firm’s senior vice president Peter Parmenter, who spoke at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona the day before DAZN launched its platform in Spain.
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Video
Video: What to expect at Mobile World Congress 2019
IBC365’s Alana Foster outlines her expected trends and anticipations for Mobile World Congress 2019.
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Industry Trends
Telco leaders bullish on benefits of 5G
Powerful capabilities and functionalities powered by 5G will not only change the media and entertainment industry but revolutionise global economies, according to industry leaders speaking at Mobile World Congress.
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Thought Leadership
What's next in the world of immersive?
From 5G testing to biometrics and social VR, immersive experiences are evolving and advancing. Muki Kulhan rounds up the latest developments and highlights some interesting industry adoptions.
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Industry Trends
Mobile chiefs warn governments against cashing in on 5G
The benefits of 5G won’t be realised unless governments pull back from treating the auction of valuable spectrum as a “golden goose”, according to telecom leaders speaking at Mobile World Congress.
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Industry Trends
In pictures: IBC and TM Forum networking event ahead of Mobile World Congress
MWC19: Senior leaders from leading telco and media & entertainment companies gathered in Barcelona on Sunday ahead of Mobile World Congress 2019 to enjoy an evening of networking.
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Thought Leadership
What 5G could mean for media and entertainment
The next generation of mobile technology holds enormous promise, particularly for media and entertainment, but managing consumer and industry expectations of 5G will be key, says Mark Smith.
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Executive Interviews
Interview: Margareta Törnblad, Telia
Swedish telco Telia Company is pushing ever more heavily into TV with recent deals such as its $1bn acquisition of Bonnier Broadcasting, echoing a strategy of leading telcos around the world. Margareta Törnblad, head of media and entertainment at Telia, explains the firm’s thinking.
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Industry Trends
Telestream Vantage reaches out into the cloud
Is cloud an M&E cure-all? Can it be cost-efficient whilst protective of mission-critical assets and operations? Telestream embarked upon a targeted research and development initiative to find answers.
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News
UK Space Agency invests £18m in OneWeb
The UK Space Agency has invested £18 million in London-based firm OneWeb, which plans to use satellite connectivity to aid 5G technology communications.
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Industry Trends
Telcos place big bets on unproven content strategies
As telcos gear up for 5G mobile networks and continue to roll-out broadband fibre connections, they are faced with the challenge of increasing revenue so they can support their investment in new infrastructure. George Malim examines the strategies of Verizon, BT and Globe to assess what makes a winning content ...
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Industry Trends
Brexit: UK broadcasters need certainty
Broadcasters in the UK face an uncertain future, with the deadline for Brexit looming and the prospect of no deal with the European Union jeopardising the country’s position as an international hub for TV.
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News
SVOD viewing to equal broadcast TV by 2023
China and North America will lead the market for streaming video on-demand services with subscribers set to grow to 743 million in the next four years.
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Thought Leadership
The robustness of radio
With World Radio Day taking place on Wednesday 13 February, Paul Robinson assesses the health of radio and its role in society.
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Industry Trends
ISE 2019: The impact of visual communication
Professional audio visual show Integrated Systems Europe exhibits a market rocketing upwards on video tech.
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Webinar
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