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VI set to roll 5G in six months

Vodafone Idea (Vi), India's third-largest telecom operator, is gearing up to introduce commercial 5G services within the next 6-7 months. Currently undergoing 5G network trials in Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi, Vi also plans to optimize its bandwidth by phasin...

White unveils new brand identity, logo

White, a leading independent brand experience company, has announced a visual rebranding accompanied by the unveiling of a new logo. This strategic shift signifies a significant milestone for the agency, emphasizing its commitment to creating meaningful b...

AVIA welcomes new chairman and directors, enhancing leadership diversity

In a significant development for the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), Phil Hardman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of BBC Studios Asia, has assumed the role of Chairman of the Board of Directors, succeeding Clément Schwebig. This transitio...

‘Suits’ breaks US streaming record in ’23; surpasses ‘The Office’

Legal drama ‘Suits’ took the top spot as the most streamed title ever from another audience favorite ‘The Office’ 2023, while shows on Netflix dominated overall streaming charts in the US, according to Nielsen data. ‘Suits’ racked up 57.7 billion viewing minutes in 2023, thanks to its availability on both Netflix and Comc...

NDTV reports Q3 loss as businesses cut adspend

India's New Delhi Television Ltd (NDTV), part of the billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Group, reported a third-quarter loss yesterday, as businesses cut back on advertising spending.

Companies dive...

Kim Kardashian to executive produce 3-part documentary

TV personality Kim Kardashian is all set to executive produce and feature in a three-part documentary on Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor.

BBC Arts has commissioned production fi...

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“This initiative will empower subscribers to pay online and subscribe to the channels they want to watch and get it activated on their TV sets in real-time without any delay. Without needing to undertake any software development, LMOs can approach Mobiezy for their pre-built and pre-integrated solution that uses NXTDigital’s news APIs and can be up and running with their own mobile apps within just a few days.”

RU Ediriwira, Group CTO, NXTDigital Limited

“With the launch of Partnership for Growth 3.0 we intend to expand our network with 40 new NXTHUBs, each offering up to 650 live TV channels and broadband. Our efforts are focused on harnessing the convergence of technologies, developing robust apps and creating new business models that will help the overall ecosystem, delivering the best experience to our subscribers. We hope to achieve a stronger foothold in the rural regions of the country and grow our subscriber base.”

N.K. Rouse, COO, NXT Digital Ltd

“One of the key principles of the Hinduja Group is ‘Partnership for Growth’. After 2.0 saw the launch of HITS to connect LMOs in even the most remote locations through the only satellite-based cable TV platform in India; 3.0 focuses not just on strengthening the overall ecosystem we have built, but harnessing the convergence of technologies – to be delivered through a national network of NXTHUBs. Video and broadband are only the beginning of the digital highway of services that we have developed for roll-out backed by a robust suite of innovative apps developed by service providers exclusively for our LMOs and subscribers.”

Vynsley Fernandes, MD & CEO, NXTDigital Limited

“Wireline broadband is becoming ever more important not only in connecting homes across the country but also small to large enterprises-to the digital economy. The NXTHUBs will be the perfect point-of-presence to offer broadband services to cater to these consumer needs.”

Yugal Kishore Sharma CEO, ONEOTT Intertainment Limited

Amazing and grim battle for survival. Guess it will end up in Supreme Court. All that NCLT asked Zee to do was to file a reply to Invesco petition for a EGM. Now this is getting too serious. So far Invesco has been hammered for demanding an EGM. What is Zee upto? Ofcourse my lawyer community knows better!