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    Trai recommends all satellite frequency bands for low-bit-rate connectivity

    • 29.08.2021
    • ET Telecom

    "The relevant existing authorizations under Unified Licensing framework may be suitably amended for enabling satellite-based low-bit-rate connectivity," Trai in a statement said.

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    UK launches global data plans to become a ‘technological superpower’

    • 29.08.2021
    • Euractiv

    The UK government announced plans on Thursday (26 August) for international data partnerships and a more innovation-friendly privacy law, which could collide with the EU data protection standards and jeopardise data flows between London and mainland Europe.

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    EU privacy watchdog calls for stricter data use to guarantee fair access to credit

    • 29.08.2021
    • Euractiv

    Although it welcomed the aim pursued by the proposal, the EU privacy watchdog gave its recommendations on the Commission’s proposal for a directive on consumer credits in an opinion published on Thursday (26 August).

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    Streaming services overtake TV Everywhere in the US

    • 29.08.2021
    • Broadband TV News

    Streaming services represented 45% of Non-Linear Ad Views in 1H 2021, according the latest its US Video Marketplace Report released by FreeWheel.

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    ‘Harry Potter’ Producer David Heyman on the Future of Film: ‘We Need the Studios to Make Cinema for the Big Screen’

    • 29.08.2021
    • Variety

    “Harry Potter” producer David Heyman may have moved into television (his latest series, “Clickbait,” is streaming now on Netflix) but he is, at heart, a cinephile. Which means the last 18 months — a blessing for streamers and a disaster for exhibitors — have left him in a difficult position.

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    CII’s Summit FX witnesses robust discussion amongst key stakeholders on ‘Building eco-system through state AVGC associations’

    • 29.08.2021
    • Animation Xpress

    Third day of CII’s SummitFX saw a trailblazing session on “Building Eco-system Through State AVGC Associations” which saw participation from various industry captains from all across the country. Over the past year, the industry has witnessed notable amount of galvanizing and synergizing as leaders from all corners of the country converge on a common platform to help evolve AVGC policies through discussions and recommendations.

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    TikTok Creators Turn to YouTube Shorts Amid “Insane” Subscriber Growth

    • 28.08.2021
    • The Hollywood Reporter

    Influencers say the platform, which mimics TikTok features, has given them more opportunity to rapidly build a following and monetize.

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    Telecom sector FYQ4 AGR up 2% on-quarter: Trai

    • 28.08.2021
    • ET Telecom

    Latest data put out by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on Friday, though, showed only Bharti Airtel notched up a sequential AGR gain in the March quarter. Both Reliance Jio and Vi reported on-quarter falls.

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    Disney Plus Hotstar’s ‘The Empire’ Showrunner Nikkhil Advani on Epic Moghul Series (EXCLUSIVE)

    • 28.08.2021
    • Variety

    “The Empire” is easily Disney Plus Hotstar’s biggest budgeted Indian series to date and was also a mammoth undertaking for showrunner Nikkhil Advani.

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    TRAI recommends reducing levies on satellite services, cutting out intermediaries to lower costs

    • 28.08.2021
    • Gadgets Now

    The regulator, in its recommendations on licensing framework for satellite-based connectivity for low bit rate applications, has suggested allowing use of all types of satellites for low bit rate connectivity.

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