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...
Global:
AT&T under pressure to sell DirecTV
by Hernán Amaya | May 26, 2020 | Pay TV
U.S. telecommunications company AT&T is facing pressure to sell its satellite TV operator DirecTV. According to Fox Business’ Charlie Gasparino, “AT&T is coming under tremendous shareholder pressure to cut costs.” In order to attain that goal,...
Venezuela:
DirecTV withdraws from Venezuelan market
by Hernán Amaya | May 20, 2020 | Pay TV
U.S. telecommunications company AT&T has resolved that its satellite TV operator DirecTV cease operations in Venezuela. AT&T announced the decision, effective immediately, through a press release issued on May 19. “The U.S. government’s sanctions on...
Latin America:
Pluto TV launches its first temporary channel
by Hernán Amaya | May 13, 2020 | OTT / VOD
Pluto TV, a free streaming platform owned by ViacomCBS, released its first temporary channel in Latin America on May 13. The channel is called Estrellas de Acción (Action Stars) and will be available until June 10. The introduction of temporary or seasonal channels,...