by Gustavo Hernández | Jun 3, 2020 | Content
On June 1, Unión Continental Latinoamericana, also known as Canal U in Uruguay, launched a new channel called UCL, Un Canal Latinoamericano (A Latin American Channel). According to information provided by the company, the channel “reflects the identity of Hispanic...
Brazil:
Globoplay expands smart TV distribution through partnership with Foxxum
by Gustavo Hernández | Jun 2, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Brazilian streaming service Globoplay (Globo) has partnered with Foxxum, a smart TV solution developer based in Germany. Thanks to this contract, the Globoplay application will be available to users who have Foxxum-enabled devices. “It is a great opportunity for...
Argentina:
Carlos Moltini appointed as Chairman of Telecom Board of Directors
by Gustavo Hernández | May 22, 2020 | Telecommunications
On May 21, telecommunications company Telecom informed the Argentine Scurities and Exchange Commission that Carlos Moltini had been appointed as Chairman of the Board of Directors. The decision followed Alejandro Urricelqui’s resignation from the position (for...
Brazil:
F1 TV to launch plan to access live races in 2021
by Gustavo Hernández | May 18, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Streaming platform F1 TV will broadcast 2021 season F1 races through its Pro plan, according to Brazilian website UOL. The OTT platform has been offering this plan since 2018 in over 75 territories throughout the world (including all Spanish-speaking Latin American...
Global:
Pirate OTT Popcorn Time launches kids version
by Gustavo Hernández | Apr 28, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Popcorn Time, a pirate OTT platform, has introduced a new app called Popcorn Time Kids. It is a filtered version allowing access to content for children only. Created by Argentine geeks in 2014, the OTT has become very popular in Latin America. “Popcorn Time Kids...