by Pivot
Tag: Video
Update: MSG Networks, Optimum Play Ball, Reach Carriage Agreement
MSG Networks and other sports channels — for example, the YES Network and SNY — will be on the Optimum Everything TV tier.
Comcast MediaExpress Simplifies Distribution of VOD Across All Platforms
Comcast MediaExpress can transform source metadata to site-specific end-point metadata, reducing complexity.
FCC to Vote on Reducing Telecom Rates for Incarcerated People
The lowest maximum rate that incarcerated people would pay for a video call would be $2.75, rather than up to $15 today.
Pine Telephone Turns Up New Video Service in Two Weeks
A Sure Bet to Boost ARPU: Bundling Internet and TV Services
Bundling internet and TV services can help a provider retain customers, with 32% saying they prefer bundles, notes Innovative Systems.
Telcos May Not be Exempt from FCC Video Blackout Reimbursement Proposal
The video blackout reimbursement proposal would apply to cable and satellite video providers. The reason the FCC focused on them is that
Verizon FiosTV+ Provides One-Stop Access to Live TV, Streaming, Apps
Verizon video customers can use FiosTV+ at no extra cost to deliver all live streaming content in one place for those that
Streaming Video is Part of New Iowa Provider’s Triple Play
Research Shows Older Rural Americans Are Non-streamers
New research about streaming video from Innovative Systems shows that 55% of rural Americans are non-streamers. One reason for this is
Texas Provider GVTC Unveils HD Streaming Service
GVTC announced its newest TV streaming service, which users can access from multiple devices. It has features such as Replay TV, which
J.D. Power: Customers More Loyal to Streaming than Cable or Satellite
Customers are more satisfied with live streaming TV due to its low monthly cost — about $69 per month while cable is
Charter Disney Settlement: Are Content Disputes Tipping in Favor of Pay-TV Providers?
Charter CEO Chris Winfrey said recently that video is not an asset; it’s a liability. The cable company was prepared to walk away from
YouTube TV Now Available to WOW! Customers
T-Mobile Offers Video Developers a 5G Network Slice
Developers focused on iOS in Seattle and San Francisco will have access to T-Mobile 5G network slicing to support
Report: Rural Pay TV Satisfaction Improves
A rural Pay TV satisfaction study from Innovative Systems found an average score of 7.8 on a 10-point scale. The score varied little from
It’s Hawaiian Telcom vs Nexstar in Latest Retransmission Consent Fight
The Hawaiian Telcom retransmission agreement with Nexstar expired at the end of June. Nexstar has blacked out five local stations and one
Nielsen: 36.4% of TV Watching Time is Via Streaming
The biggest segment of TV watching time is the streaming segment. Cable content now comprises 31.1% of TV watching time and
The Ongoing Value of Video
How rural residents use video has changed, with people relying more heavily on streaming, according to an Innovative Systems survey. But
Comcast $20 NOW TV to Include 40+ Live Channels, Peacock & More
Comcast NOW TV is the first offering to combine live TV, subscription video on demand and a free ad-supported streaming service, according to
Study: Rural Viewers Love Their Local TV Channels More Than Ever
Rural TV viewers ranked local channels 8.6 on a 10-point scale in a survey conducted for software provider Innovative Systems. The survey
WOW! to Replace Current Video Offerings with YouTube TV
The WOW! YouTube deal calls for both services to appear on customers’ WOW! bill. The video service includes features such as
Beacon Broadband Launches Video Television Service With Streaming Options
Parks: Cumulative Losses to Video Streaming Piracy Will Hit $113B by 2027
Video streaming piracy will rise from a rate of 22% in 2022 to 24.5% in 2027, said Parks Associates. Researchers also looked at
Study Quantifies Sharing of Streaming Video Services
A sharing video streaming study from Leichtman Research Group found that more than a quarter of direct-to-consumer services are
