by Hernán Amaya | Jul 1, 2020 | Telecommunications
Spanish telecommunications company Telefónica, which operates under Movistar brand in Costa Rica, intends to offer its local unit for sale again, following Millicom’s withdrawal from the acquisition two months ago. According to some Spanish media, a due diligence...
Brazil:
Globoplay plans to launch new package including Globosat’s live channels
by Hernán Amaya | Jun 26, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Brazil’s Globo is planning to add Globosat’s live and linear channels to its Globoplay streaming platform, according to local website Tudo Celular. The idea is to launch a new package, for which the user will have to pay an extra fee in addition to the...
Argentina:
Cablevisión to integrate Amazon Prime Video into Flow platform
by Hernán Amaya | Jun 25, 2020 | Pay TV
Argentine Pay TV company Cablevisión (owned by Telecom) is working to add Amazon Prime Video to its Flow platform. The news was disclosed by Telecom CEO Norberto Nobile at IBM Change, a virtual event held on June 25. The launch date has not been set yet. When TAVI...
Global:
Amazon Prime Video plans to launch linear and live TV service
by Hernán Amaya | Jun 24, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Amazon is working on the introduction of a new service into its OTT Prime Video, according to website Protocol. The new service will include linear and live TV channels. This initiative differs from Prime Video Channels service, available in the United States since...
Mexico:
There is already a solid buyer for Fox Sports México
by Hernán Amaya | Jun 22, 2020 | Pay TV
According to information published by Mexican website Mediotiempo, there is already a solid buyer for Fox Sports México. The Walt Disney Company is required to divest itself of Fox Sports México in order that the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), the Mexican...