Set-top box
Electronic device to convert a signal to an output for a television
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Over-the-top media services in India
CSpace (Government of Kerala) and Waves launched as new OTT platforms
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| 2024 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Media reports highlight ongoing issues with OTT content regulation and platforms showing inappropriate content.
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| 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
News Broadcasters & Digital Association (NBDA) submitted concerns to the information and broadcasting ministry regarding the Draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill, warning of potential 'chilling effect' on freedom of speech and expression.
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| 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) pledged self-regulation for OTT platforms, highlighting ongoing challenges for content creators and producers in India.
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| 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Ultra Jhakaas Marathi content platform launched. Voot merged with JioCinema
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| November 10 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
MIB India introduced the 'Broadcasting Service Regulation Bill' with a Programme Code and Content Evaluation Committee (CEC) for OTT platforms. Public consultation ongoing until January 15, 2024.
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| September 2023 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
HbbTV releases edition 2.0.4 with ETSI TS 102 796 specification version V1.7.1
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| August 22 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Indian government assured it will introduce rules to regulate vulgar and obscene content on social media and OTT platforms.
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| July 18 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Anurag Thakur held a meeting with OTT stakeholders, emphasizing that content demeaning Indian culture will not be tolerated.
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| June 27 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
The Digital Public Content Governance Committee (DPCGC) took punitive action against Ullu OTT platform, demanding the removal of all explicit shows and adult scenes within 15 days.
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| June 20 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Government mandated that Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and other streaming services must have their content independently reviewed for obscenity and violence before online publication.
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| May 16 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Parliamentary panel instructed Netflix and Amazon Prime Video not to show obscene content.
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| April 26 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) warned of strict action against OTT platforms showing nudity and obscenity.
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| April 15 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
I&B Secretary Apurva Chandra criticized the soft-touch regulations, claiming they led to the creation of undesirable and vulgar content.
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| March 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Delhi High Court stated that framing rules and regulations to regulate content on social media and OTT platforms requires urgent attention.
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| March 19 2023 |
Over-the-top media services in India
I&B Minister Anurag Thakur stated that self-regulation does not mean OTT platforms can show obscenity and nudity.
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| 2021 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Chaupal and Planet Marathi OTT platforms launched. Viu stopped its services in India
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| 2021 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Planet Marathi became the first OTT platform dedicated to Marathi content in India, with Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit helping to launch the platform.
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| 2021 |
Over-the-top media services in India
IT Rules 2021 were implemented, establishing regulations for OTT platforms, specifically prohibiting content that is illegal or prohibited by law.
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| December 2021 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Sony and ZEE announced their merger and plans to combine their OTT (Over-the-Top) media platforms, though the merger was subsequently called off.
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| June 23 2021 |
Nvidia Shield TV
Nvidia Shield TV received an update from Android TV to Google TV, making Google Stadia available for the 2019 versions of Shield TV and Shield TV Pro.
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| February 25 2021 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Indian government introduced self-regulation rules for OTT platforms to stop obscene content and abusive language.
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| 2020 |
Over-the-top media services in India
AMC+ OTT media service launched by AMC Networks, offering English-language content.
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| 2020 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Lionsgate Play and Aha launched. Hooq dissolved its services in India
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| 2020 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Rakuten Viki saw its biggest jump in web traffic from India during the COVID-19 lockdown, leading to ad localization on the platform.
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| October 2020 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
HbbTV releases edition 2.0.3 with ETSI TS 102 796 specification version V1.6.1
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| February 2020 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
German public broadcaster ARD launched Replay TV via HbbTV, offering viewers the ability to restart running programmes on smart TVs and set-top boxes compatible with HbbTV 2.0.1 standard.
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| February 2020 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Aha OTT platform was launched, broadcasting exclusively Telugu content.
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| 2019 |
Nvidia Shield TV
Nvidia introduced a new Shield TV model with a cylindrical form factor (Model P3430), featuring the upgraded Nvidia Tegra X1+ processor, reduced 2GB RAM and 8GB storage, and enhanced features like AI upscaling and Dolby Vision support. A new Shield TV Pro model (Model P2897) was also released with updated specifications.
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| 2019 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Hotstar began investing in generating original content, launching the 'Hotstar Specials' series and expanding its original programming strategy.
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| 2019 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Eros Now awarded 'Best OTT Platform of the Year 2019' at the British Asian Media Awards. Apple TV+ and ManoramaMAX also launched
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| 2019 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Eros Now was named the Best OTT Platform of the Year at the British Asian Media Awards.
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| August 2019 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
Montenegrin service provider M:TEL launched an HbbTV portal for RTCG state TV and MTEL HbbTV portal for its cable DVB-C network channels.
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| June 2019 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre launched a nationwide HbbTV broadcasting service, providing access to regional broadcasters' media library archives and radio station support across Lithuania.
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| April 2019 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
Samsung followed Panasonic by offering the HD+ OpApp integrated access on its 2019 TVs, providing a branded, uniform interface across different manufacturers.
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| March 2019 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
Panasonic launched the first commercial deployment of the HbbTV 'OpApp' operator App, enabling 2019 smart TVs to receive HD+ services for German-speaking users without additional hardware.
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| 2018 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Beginning of a period where OTT platforms in India started emerging with controversial content, including web series with explicit material.
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| 2018 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Hotstar released its India Watch Report, revealing that 96% of watch time comes from videos longer than 20 minutes, and one-third of subscribers watch television shows.
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| 2018 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Netflix announced plans to invest ₹600 crore in producing Indian original programming.
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| 2018 |
Over-the-top media services in India
ZEE5 and Ullu App launched their streaming platforms
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| 2018 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Netflix purchased office space in the Bandra–Kurla Complex (BKC) in Mumbai to establish its head office in India.
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| November 2018 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
LOVEStv was officially launched in Spain, offering catch-up services based on the HbbTV standard.
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| September 2018 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
HbbTV releases edition 2.0.2 with ETSI TS 102 796 specification version V1.5.1
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| July 2018 |
Over-the-top media services in India
According to Morgan Stanley Research, Netflix had approximately 20 million viewers with an average watch time of over 120 minutes in India.
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| June 2018 |
Nvidia Shield TV
Nvidia released an update to Android 8.0 'Oreo' for Shield TV.
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| June 2018 |
Hybrid Broadcast Broadband TV
LOVEStv began test emissions in Spain, a joint venture of RTVE, Atresmedia and Mediaset España using the HbbTV standard.
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| February 2018 |
Over-the-top media services in India
Amazon India launched Amazon Prime Music.
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| 2017 |
Nvidia Shield TV
Nvidia released updated Shield TV (Model P2897) and Shield TV Pro (Model P2571) models, maintaining similar specifications but with a revised gamepad and updated connectivity options.
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