by Hernán Amaya | Jan 6, 2020 | OTT / VOD
The Argentine government has enacted a law that levies an 8% tax on all foreign platforms and apps providing digital services. The list includes OTTs operating in Argentina such as Netflix, Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video, as well as apps such as Spotify, AirBnb and...
Brazil:
Sky reinforces its commitment to TV Everywhere and adds 20 live channels to Sky Play
by Virginia Anziano | Dec 5, 2019 | OTT / VOD
Sky has added 20 linear channels that can be enjoyed live to its Sky Play 20 OTT platform. In this way, the Brazilian Satellite TV company owned by AT&T expands its TV Everywhere offer, which now totals 30 live channels accessible via streaming. The new channels...
Mexico:
Starz launches its own OTT Starz Play app
by Hernán Amaya | Nov 26, 2019 | OTT / VOD
Lionsgate’s Starz, the owner of the premium channel network of the same name in the United States, has announced the international launch of the direct to consumer app of its OTT Starz Play. The five countries starting this new stage are Brazil, Mexico, France,...
Uruguay:
Cablevisión launchs Flow STB for its subs and Antel broadband users
by Hernán Amaya | Oct 2, 2019 | Pay TV
Uruguay Pay TV company Cablevisión is offering decoders for its Flow service, which a short time ago was available only through a mobile app. In addition, the company has reached an agreement with state-run telecom operator Antel so that Antel broadband users may sign...