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Further expansion of Channels and Programming IntelligenceNovember 29, 2019Channels and Programming Intelligence has just added revenues deriving from 203 groups operating in the pay TV segment of 17 territories. Notably, the expansion includes 83 pure platform operators that are not currently included within the service as well as 34 multi-market operators and 169 groups active in one territory only.Subscribers Only
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X019: Latest Project xCloud expansion underlines Microsoft’s core strengthsNovember 15, 2019As competition in the cloud gaming sector continues to heat up, Microsoft is taking a more aggressive, although well-planned, approach to testing and rolling out its own Project xCloud game streaming preview. The X019 announcements underline Microsoft’s core strengths in infrastructure, service delivery and content.
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Disney+ launches; 14.3 million subscribers forecast by end of 2019November 13, 2019The Walt Disney Company’s direct-to-consumer OTT subscription video service Disney+ has launched in the United States, Canada, and the Netherlands with Australia, New Zealand and Puerto Rico scheduled to launch in one week’s time on November 19th. IHS Markit Technology clients can log in to read our full analysis.Subscribers Only
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Essel group sold stake in ZEE to US fund in order to serve its debt obligationsOctober 07, 2019Essel Group, the Mumbai-based Indian conglomerate, announced on the 31st of July 2019 that it had agreed to sell 11% of the shares it controlled in ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd (ZEEL) to Invesco Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund (Oppenheimer). According to the announcement, Oppenheimer paid a total of Rs 42.24 billion (equivalent to $611.6 million). The deal is assigning ZEEL with a market valuation of Rs 38,400 crore (equivalent to $5.6 billion). This agreement is logically putting an end to months of speculation about a possible buy-out of ZEEL.Subscribers Only
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Airtel Africa's growth continues offsetting loses of parent companySeptember 30, 2019In late August 2019, Airtel Africa passed the 100 million subscribers mark in Africa for the first time. This milestone is impressive since its parent company, Bharti Airtel has been struggling in its core market of India. Bharti Airtel has spent billions to upgrade its LTE network and defend its market share against a hostile competitor, Reliance Jio. However, Airtel’s strategy of fending off Jio has failed as the latter has been able to gain market share by building an extensive 4G network coupled with extremely low entry level prices. For instance, in the last 2 years Bharti Airtel subscribers in India have declined from 381 million in 2017 to the current figure of 324 million. In contrast during the same 2-year period, Airtel Africa’s subsidiaries added 20 million subscribers. Indeed, Bharti Airtel is becoming increasingly dependent on the continued growth of its Africa operations.Subscribers Only
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Indian ISPs court games publishers to boost uptake of servicesSeptember 26, 2019Indian ISP ACT Fibernet has partnered with the free-to-play MMO developer Wargaming for the introduction of its new “Gaming Packs” – internet plans that are tailored to gamers.
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The “Lite” experience: Tencent and PUBG Corp. seek to capitalize on under-served emerging games markets with low-spec offeringsSeptember 02, 2019Tencent’s PUBG Mobile Lite, which is optimized for lower-end smartphones with limited storage, has been in testing in Brazil and the Philippines since late 2018. It was rolled out to further territories in July, including India, where it quickly topped the app download charts.
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H1 2019 screen update – Growth driven by China and other high growth screen territories including Indonesia, Vietnam and UKAugust 06, 2019We have added data for cumulative screen totals at H1 (Q2) 2019 for all territories and regions tracked by Cinema Intelligence. The data is also available for equipment manufacturers and as market share comparisons. Further data is available to subscribers in this commentary.Subscribers Only
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Xiaomi pushes Redmi into the flagship sphere with the launch of the K20 ProJuly 25, 2019Xiaomi is changing its strategy for new members of the Redmi range of smartphones dramatically. The new K 20 Pro is positioned as a true flagship device for the Redmi brand. The company is combining premium hardware components while retaining aggressive pricing in a push to further take control of the Indian smartphone market.
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Netflix launches low-priced mobile only plan in India aiming to expand its subscriber’ baseJuly 23, 2019Global OTT video service Netflix launched a low-priced, mobile-screen only plan in India in July 2019. The plan costs Rs 199 ($2.9) per month. The plan does not include a weekly subscription option although the US company has been testing a weekly subscription option of Rs 65 ($0.94) since April 2019. The plan has three major limitations compared to a standard Netflix subscription in India; 1. Only one mobile device, smartphone or tablet, can be registered per account. 2. No HD or UHD content will be available. 3. Several features, such as the ability to cast (or mirror) the content from a mobile device to the TV set, are restricted. Netflix stated in a letter to shareholders that the decision to roll-out a lower-priced mobile-screen plan will help the video service reach a wider user base in the low pay TV ARPU market. Netflix is also working to expand the range of partnerships it has in India with telcos and pay TV operators.Subscribers Only
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Elections in Asia Pacific to boost 2019 TV advertising revenues in the regionJune 25, 2019The first half of 2019 witnessed a series of general elections in multiple countries in Asia: - Thailand in March, - Indonesia in April, - India in April to May, - Australia in May - and the Philippines in May IHS Markit Advertising service expects political campaigns to significantly boost TV advertising revenues in India and the Philippines; and moderately in Indonesia, Australia and Thailand.
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4D screens expanding to new markets in 2019May 08, 2019CJ 4Dplex has signed a new deal with Cineplex Deutschland to launch the first 4DX theatre in Germany in April 2019. The deal marks the first of any 4D manufacturer in the territory.
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The 5G technology race in the GCC regionMay 03, 2019With the advent of 5G, operators across the world have been deploying 5G networks and acquiring spectrum in advance of the commercial launch of 5G. Operators throughout the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region have taken an early lead in the upcoming, commercial launch of 5G. This is because GCC-based operators have increasingly identified 5G as a key driver of digital transformation in their respective markets.Subscribers Only
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Amazon move to own the home network with Eero acquisitionFebruary 27, 2019Amazon is to enter the home networking equipment market by acquiring Eero, a whole-home Wi-Fi vendor. Eero’s solution consists of a router hub and beacons that can be plugged into a wall outlet to form a mesh network. Unlike most retail Wi-Fi extenders, Eero’s solution is a mesh system with a single service set identifier (SSID). The system also steers the end device to the nearest Eero access point, and identifies which is the most efficient Wi-Fi band, for the end device to achieve optimum Wi-Fi throughput around the home. Eero also offers Eero Plus; an in-home cyber security service for a 99 USD annual subscription. The service also provides managed safe browsing, with the end user able to manage accessible content in the app, anti-virus software, virtual private network (VPN) protection, password management, and ad blocking. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Amazon announced that every Eero employee will be given an offer for continued employment.Subscribers Only
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CGR exports its premium cinema experience to Middle EastFebruary 22, 2019CGR and Majid Al Futtaim’s VOX Cinemas have announced a partnership to bring ICE, the Premium Large Format offering by CGR, to cinemas in the Middle East. The first three territories where ICE will be available will be Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. Each ICE room has been reported to require €1M investment.
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Two new global PLF brands launch in premium cinema market in 2019February 22, 2019Two new global PLF (premium large format) brands have launched in Q1 2019 further intensifying market competition in the developing PLF cinema market. Digital technology company, Sony, has launched a new PLF system known as Sony Digital Cinema which will see the company enter into direct competition with Imax and Dolby Cinema for the first time.
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How Reliance Jio disrupted India’s telecom marketFebruary 21, 2019Reliance Jio is the only growing Telco in India, according to the Telecom Authority of India (TRAI) who has released its monthly report as at December 2018.Subscribers Only
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New channel tariff regime aims to increase transparency in Indian TV marketDecember 19, 2018The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has introduced a new tariff regime to all Indian broadcasters, with the aim of providing more transparency between broadcasters and pay TV operators, and more choice for the consumer. The new regime will come into effect from 1 January 2019, and broadcasters are expected to list new channel carriage fee prices on their websites ahead of the implementation. As of 16 December 2018, Zee Entertainment and Star India had listed new prices ahead of other broadcasters.
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In India, localized content is as important as pricing when choosing a video serviceDecember 18, 2018According to the latest consumer surveys from November 2018, when choosing video services in India, three in four connected consumers feel localized content is as important as price - especially the inclusion of local Indian content and the quality of subtitling and dubbing of foreign video content.Subscribers Only
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Reliance strengthens its grip on the Indian media business with cable operator acquisitionsOctober 23, 2018Reliance Industries, the parent company of Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio, announced on 17 October that it is investing 52.3 billion Indian rupees ($720 million) to acquire controlling stakes in cable operators Hathway Cable & Datacom and DEN Networks. Specifically, Reliance Jio has agreed to pay 22.9 biliion rupees ($315million) for a 66% share in DEN Networks and 29.4 billion rupees ($405million) to acquire a 51.3% share in Hathway Cable & Datacom.Subscribers Only
