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Jio postpaid plans: BofA, CLSA think its not a threat to Airtel; here's why

CLSA believes that new Jio postpaid plans are bundling three leading OTTs, but with no content exclusivity, can be matched by incumbents like Bharti Airtel

Jio postpaid plans: BofA, CLSA think its not a threat to Airtel; here's why
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 2:14 PM IST

Is Indian streaming video market headed for a shakeout after Covid-boost?

The action in the streaming video market has been breathless. This week we examine if the OTT space is headed for a shakeout

Is Indian streaming video market headed for a shakeout after Covid-boost?
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 6:08 AM IST

Covid impact: DTH revenue to grow 6% to Rs 22,000 cr in FY21, says Crisil

Additionally, pricing parity required as per new regulations meant a 30-35 per cent increase in cable TV tariffs, which eroded the price advantage cable TV enjoyed over DTH

Covid impact: DTH revenue to grow 6% to Rs 22,000 cr in FY21, says Crisil
Updated On : 11 Sep 2020 | 11:31 PM IST

This is how you can get free Netflix subscription for 83 years in US

Netflix is giving a free subscription for 83 years, or 1,000 months, calling it an 'immortal' account. All you have to do is play a video game and get the highest score

This is how you can get free Netflix subscription for 83 years in US
Updated On : 18 Jul 2020 | 11:26 PM IST

Streaming companies retool the visibility kit with spike in viewership

Amazon, Netflix, Zee5, Disney Hotstar sharpen their digital marketing tools as they look to make up for the loss of OOH in their media plans

Streaming companies retool the visibility kit with spike in viewership
Updated On : 06 Jul 2020 | 11:23 PM IST

Amazon Prime Video rolls out online social viewing tool 'Watch Party'

Amazon Prime Video has introduced a Watch Party feature that allows its Prime members to view movies and TV shows together from different locations.

Amazon Prime Video rolls out online social viewing tool 'Watch Party'
Updated On : 30 Jun 2020 | 3:32 PM IST

Lockdown: Big boys missed the OTT party; Netflix, Amazon Prime gained

Fresh content helps smaller players like Netflix, Prime record sharpest gains

Lockdown: Big boys missed the OTT party; Netflix, Amazon Prime gained
Updated On : 20 Jun 2020 | 8:30 AM IST

Race for digital-first film releases hots up on OTTs after Gulabo Sitabo

Both Disney+Hotstar and Netflix are said to have been in talks with producers for a few months now, given the rising competitive intensity

Race for digital-first film releases hots up on OTTs after Gulabo Sitabo
Updated On : 16 Jun 2020 | 11:17 PM IST

Reliance Jio offers free Hotstar+Disney, Amazon Prime yearly subscription

Here is what Reliancec Jio offers in the free Hotstar+Disney and Amazon Prime yearly subscription

Reliance Jio offers free Hotstar+Disney, Amazon Prime yearly subscription
Updated On : 07 Jun 2020 | 7:32 AM IST

English Premier League season to restart on June 17: Here're details

The season will get back under way on that Wednesday with Aston Villa vs Sheffield United and Manchester City vs Arsenal, which are both games in hand.

English Premier League season to restart on June 17: Here're details
Updated On : 29 May 2020 | 2:40 AM IST

Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release

Sources say the top four multiplex chains in the country - PVR, Inox, Cinepolis, and Carnival - are asking big producers to wait rather than rush to release their films on OTT platforms.

Karan Johar to Rohit Shetty, big film producers say no to OTT release
Updated On : 16 May 2020 | 2:53 AM IST

10 new web series to binge watch during lockdown

Here are the top 10 recently launched web series that you can binge-watch during this lockdown

10 new web series to binge watch during lockdown
Updated On : 17 Apr 2020 | 10:53 PM IST

Contagion: How coronavirus may change India's entertainment industry

Social distancing, future contagions to reduce theatre traction

Contagion: How coronavirus may change India's entertainment industry
Updated On : 26 Mar 2020 | 12:29 AM IST

YouTube, Netflix, Facebook reduce bit rate to mitigate network congestion

YouTube said it is temporarily defaulting all videos on YouTube to standard definition

YouTube, Netflix, Facebook reduce bit rate to mitigate network congestion
Updated On : 25 Mar 2020 | 12:52 AM IST

Covid-19: Netflix to reduce traffic on networks to mitigate congestion

Companies like Amazon Prime Video are also temporarily lowering bit rates - a measure of how much data is being transferred - to ease pressure on telecom network infrastructure

Covid-19: Netflix to reduce traffic on networks to mitigate congestion
Updated On : 24 Mar 2020 | 1:27 PM IST

Internet speed may slow down on high traffic owing to Coronavirus lockdown

Three OTT players have responded positively to the request by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) to reduce bandwidth

Internet speed may slow down on high traffic owing to Coronavirus lockdown
Updated On : 24 Mar 2020 | 2:06 AM IST

Binge-fight the virus with the best online shows and films going

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing

Binge-fight the virus with the best online shows and films going
Updated On : 21 Mar 2020 | 2:57 AM IST

Majority Indians support partial censorship for online streaming: Survey

However, a majority- 51 per cent do not watch shows or movies on OTT platforms just yet

Majority Indians support partial censorship for online streaming: Survey
Updated On : 24 Feb 2020 | 3:40 AM IST

The cogs in the entertainment wheel

The boom in content has had a ripple effect across the ecosystem with hundreds of little firms finding global work and relevance

The cogs in the entertainment wheel
Updated On : 28 Jan 2020 | 8:51 PM IST

Are Airtel's 'prepaid' insurance plans as good as standalone policies?

Earlier this month, the telecom company introduced a Rs 279 prepaid plan, with Rs 4 lakh insurance cover from HDFC Life

Are Airtel's 'prepaid' insurance plans as good as standalone policies?
Updated On : 28 Jan 2020 | 1:08 AM IST