Sony Pictures Launches Add-On Streaming Channel on Amazon Prime Video in India

Sony Pictures Launches Add-On Streaming Channel on Amazon Prime Video in India

Prime Video has entered a distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Television (SPT), a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), to launch an add-on subscription on the streamer for viewers in India. Sony Pictures – Stream will offer SPE’s movies and shows on Prime Video Channels and its subscribers for an…

Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says

Telecom Bill 2023: OTT Apps Not Covered Under New Bill, Telecom Minister Reportedly Says

Over-the-top (OTT) apps or services will not be under the ambit of the newly passed Telecommunications Bill 2023, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told ET Telecom. The minister’s statement comes days after Parliament passed the new telecom bill that replaces three older laws, including the including the 138-year-old Indian Telegraph Act. Provisions…

Jio Launches JioTV Premium Plans Starting at Rs. 398 With 14 OTT Subscriptions

Jio Launches JioTV Premium Plans Starting at Rs. 398 With 14 OTT Subscriptions

Jio has announced a new JioTV Premium subscription in India with access to up to 14 different OTT apps under a single plan. The telecom operator has also unveiled three new prepaid plans with JioTV Premium subscriptions. The new monthly, quarterly and annual plans starting at Rs. 398 bring unlimited…

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: Disney+ Hotstar Adds MaxView Video Streaming, Live Feed Card, More

ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023: Disney+ Hotstar Adds MaxView Video Streaming, Live Feed Card, More

The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup is all set to kick start on October 5 in Ahmedabad, and Disney+ Hotstar is offering coverage of this year’s international championship in India for free. As we are getting closer to the 13th edition of the competition, Disney+ Hotstar has announced a new…

OTT Platforms in India Using 5G Networks Without Paying Up, Claims COAI DG

OTT Platforms in India Using 5G Networks Without Paying Up, Claims COAI DG

Cellular Operators Association of India Director General S P Kochhar on Thursday made a case for sharing profit between OTT players and telecom companies for using 5G networks.  “While telcos carry their traffic of voice and data, majority of the use of these networks is done by OTT players who…

New Online Gaming Rules to Spur Innovation, Boost Investor Confidence

New Online Gaming Rules to Spur Innovation, Boost Investor Confidence

The industry on Thursday said the new rules for online gaming will spur innovation, boost investor confidence and weed out gambling platforms while making the sector globally competitive. The norms are expected to help reduce regulatory fragmentation at the state level, and foster a more stable business environment, the industry…

Netflix Plans in India Are Among the Cheapest Anywhere in 2023, Switzerland Most Expensive: Report

Netflix Plans in India Are Among the Cheapest Anywhere in 2023, Switzerland Most Expensive: Report

Netflix plans in India are among the most affordable in 2023, compared to other countries around the world where the global streaming service is available. As per a new report, Netflix pricing in India is considerably cheaper than most other countries, where plan pricing starts at considerably higher prices based…

OTT Communication Services Should Be Licensed, Compensate Telcos for Data Traffic, COAI Says

OTT Communication Services Should Be Licensed, Compensate Telcos for Data Traffic, COAI Says

Telecom operators’ body COAI on Tuesday made a strong pitch for OTT (over-the-top) communication services to directly compensate telcos for data traffic they are driving onto the networks, as it advocated a licensing and light-touch regulation framework for such services. Cellular Operators’ Association of India (COAI) Director General SP Kochhar…