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Channel Line-up & Availability DatabaseNovember 26, 2019Track the evolution of distribution strategies and content acquisition by operators across 60 countries. This database delivers continuously updated information on the availability and distribution of Pay-TV and Free-to-air channels across traditional broadcast and emerging online platforms.Subscribers Only
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Spain and Italy provide DTT subsidies to accelerate the release of 5G spectrumJuly 31, 2019The Spanish government approved in June 2019 a package of €150 million in state-aid to facilitate digital terrestrial television (DTT) migration for the second time in the country. The money will go to local communities to finance the retuning of TV antennas as DTT broadcasters will relinquish frequencies in the 694-790 MHz UHF band for 5G services. Spaniards must retune their antennas, as all DTT channels must move to frequencies below 694 MHz by June 2020. The spectrum between 694 and 790 MHz, the so-called 700 MHz, will be auctioned to mobile broadband operators, by the end of 2020 to facilitate the launch of 5G services in Spain. Meanwhile, the Italian Ministry of Economic Development has issued a list of guidelines for the provision of subsidies to buy TV sets and DTT set-top boxes compatible with the DVB-T2 HEVC standard. The pay-out of €151 million in subsidies commence in November 2019. The guidelines propose that Italian residents on social benefits receive a refund or rebate of €50 per household, for the purchase of a single device by December 31st, 2022 or until the allocated resources are exhausted. The aid will be granted on the principle of technological neutrality. The Italian government has committed to ceasing all DVB-T DTT transmissions and switching to DVB-T2 by June 2022. The European Commission has decided that the state-aid schemes of Spain and Italy are in line with EU state-aid rules and subsequently granted its approval.Subscribers Only
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Broadband World Forum 2018 highlightsNovember 27, 2018Broadband World Forum has finally come of age, celebrating its 18th edition this year in what continues to be the annual meeting point for the broadband industry. Messe Berlin opened its doors to more than 4100 attendees from more than 1500 organisations that gathered to share, learn and promote anything broadband. Historically, Broadband World Forum has been a telco-centric show and that was particularly evident this year. For a market that is purportedly converging, the cable side of the industry was absent as it was busy attending Cable-Tec Expo on the other side of the Atlantic.Subscribers Only
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Immersive Computing - Consumer Augmented & Virtual Reality Report - 2018January 25, 2018Keep pace with emerging consumer spending for augmented reality and virtual reality technology. This report provides analysis of entertainment media, entertainment centers, and consumer electronics – including virtual reality headsets, augmented reality headsets, smart glasses, augmented reality smart devices and much more.Subscribers Only
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New messaging app data in Mobile Media IntelligenceNovember 30, 2016IHS Markit has published new data covering monthly active users (MAU) for the leading over-the-top (OTT) messaging companies and the total number of active user accounts by country.Subscribers Only
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MWC 2016: Mobile money services mature with diverse product rangeMarch 02, 2016Mobile World Congress has historically been a place for lots of mobile payments hype but little substance. But the market is maturing. Apple Pay’s 2014 launch kick-started the market, and followed by Samsung and Google in 2015, mobile payments are becoming mainstream. There is no one size fits all solution and MWC 2016 highlighted the diversity of approaches. Operators, device makers and over the top players are introducing a range of different services.
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Disney's new UK SVOD service is a content ecosystem, not just a video playerDecember 01, 2015Disney's new SVoD service, Disneylife, launched in the UK on 23 November 2015. As previously detailed by IHS, the service includes support for Android, iOS and PC platforms. Up to 10 devices and 6 profiles can be registered with the option of tailoring parental controls for each individual profile.Subscribers Only
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OTE makes €300 million bid for Greek pay TV serviceJune 30, 2014Greek incumbent telco OTE has made an offer to acquire the Nova pay TV business from Forthnet. The offer, confirmed this morning by Forthnet, values the business at €250-300 million in cash. Forthnet said today the offer is ‘based on certain assumptions and’ that it would evaluate the offer and ‘inform the investing public accordingly’.
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Is Al Jazeera joining the chase for Digiturk?December 20, 2013Qatari-based broadcaster Al Jazeera is reported to have joined the list of possible buyers of troubled Turkish satellite pay TV operator Digiturk. Local press reports say that the Arab operator has appointed investment banking firm Barclays Capital to act as consultant for the acquisition process.Subscribers Only
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Mobile Market Monitor Report Games Q2 2013November 07, 2013EA mobile reported record Q2 mobile games revenues of $113m as it beat the seasonal trend which has previously seen its Q2 revenues come in lower than Q1. The Simpsons: Tapped Out remained its strongest performing title, generating its highest sales since launch in 2012. Elsewhere, the top of the charts appeared similar to Q1, with games from Supercell, King and GungHo dominating, and titles integrated with messaging platform KakaoTalk taking a lead in Korea..Subscribers Only
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Monetising mobile messaging: Asian apps' content strategies lead the wayNovember 01, 2013Social and communications apps came second only to games in terms of mobile application store performance in Q2 2013. But many apps are looking beyond core communications to drive revenue growth with more complete mobile content strategies. Asian apps lead the way so far with KakaoTalk, Line and WeChat all looking to use content to generate revenues...Subscribers Only
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Telefónica makes strategic investment in Rhapsody for global Napster pushOctober 16, 2013Multinational communications group Telefónica has made a strategic investment in subscription music pioneer Rhapsody. The partnership will see the two companies offer music services to Telefónica...
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Dogan Media raises stakes in battle for control of DigiturkSeptember 03, 2013The Dogan Media Group, the largest media conglomerate in Turkey, has finally made an offer to acquire the majority stake in the Digiturk satellite pay TV operator business. Dogan Media Group is offering $742m...
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Design and Sourcing update for Mobile Intelligence SubscribersAugust 15, 2013Since the acquisition of Screen Digest Limited in 2010 by IHS Global Limited we have worked to create a new and exciting team under the name IHS Electronics & Media. This team brings together a unique...
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Turkish government sells Show TV after seizure of Cukurova assetsJune 05, 2013Turkey's Savings Deposit Insurance Fund, a government-controlled body, has sold Show TV to Ciner Media Holding.
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Turkish regulator awards 33 DTT licencesApril 21, 2013Turkish regulator, the Radio and Television High Council (RTUK), has awarded 33 national digital terrestrial TV (DTT) licences, following an auction procedure, to a range of private broadcasters and thematic channel operators.
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Amazon Appstore goes globalApril 16, 2013Online retailer and services provider Amazon plans to take its Appstore for Android mobile application store global, claiming it will expand to more than 200 countries in the coming months. Major new markets...
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Major upgrade to mobile music dataMarch 21, 2013IHS Screen Digest has upgraded its mobile music coverage with enhanced coverage of mobile subscription (on-demand, radio, bookclub), full track retail (album and single) and personalisation services (ringback...
