...a little something, (5 links to articles) to

...a little something, (5 links to articles) to wrap your mind around and read in between the lines your way....the market has some surprises ahead imo

Sahara Planning An IPTV Venture? Why?

Just when you thought IPTV was dead, here’s a doozie: Indiantelevision.com reports that Sahara India is planning to roll
out IPTV services. The report is remarkably short on details, and frankly, we find it hard to believe that anybody would
even consider launching IPTV services in India. Maybe this expression of interest is on the basis of a recent TRAI
recommendation for allowing 100% FDI In DTH, HITS, IPTV, Mobile TV, Cable Networks, which, incidentally, is yet to be
accepted by the government.
http://www.medianama.com/2013/12/223-sahara-iptv/

M:tel to upgrade IPTV platform in 2014
Wednesday 4 December 2013 | 15:02 CET | News

Bosnian operator m:tel has announced that, as of 2014, it will provide its users with a completely new, state-of-the-art IPTV platform, which will allow them to watch TV on all devices, anywhere and in the HD format. In addition to availability, the new platform will also provide the experience of web and mobile TV services that are widely available in the world. Technology from Motorola has been selected, mainly because it has the best balance between price and quality and top-notch flexibility, as the open system allows the use of elements and systems from other manufacturers, as well as free programming.
http://www.telecompaper.com/news/mtel-to-upgr...14--983782

Five years later, TV everywhere fails to take off
Michelle Clancy   | 05-12-2013

It's been nearly five years since Comcast and Time Warner first introduced the TV everywhere (TVE) initiative, yet only 6% of adult Internet users in the US are viewing online video from a pay-TV operator's website.

Despite all the disappointments, there is reason to believe that the fortunes of TV everywhere services could be changing, the firm said.
http://www.rapidtvnews.com/index.php/20131205...z2mfECeDDb

AT&T: IPTV & Automobiles Are The Growth Drivers Ahead

The concept of IPTV is getting popular in the US. Around 16.6% of global IPTV subscribers are in the U.S. In terms of revenue, the U.S. is the most lucrative economy, generating around $10.4 billion, which is 47.3% of the global revenue from IPTV.
http://seekingalpha.com/article/1876591-at-t-...ource=feed

The partnership will combine the two companies' local and international experience and complementary technologies.

The Walt Disney Company China and Shanghai Media Group's BesTV New Media unit have formed a joint venture to combine the two companies' technology and marketing skills to tap into China's booming digital industry and market.

BesTV has 18 million IPTV subscribers with its businesses in China, southeast Asia and eastern Europe.

China is the world's largest Internet market with 591 million users, and in the last year the number of people who surf the Web from smartphones and tablets rose by 20 percent. There is also growing demand for legal content in the online TV and movie market.

"BesTV has formed the largest new media platforms in China, including IPTV, smart phones, mobile TV and online streaming," said Tao Mingcheng, president of BesTV New Media.

"Coupled with Disney's long-standing commitment to digital innovation across multiple platforms,....
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/disney-...int-661961