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Supreme Court Ruling May Open Door to Dual Taxation on OTT Platforms, Gaming Apps: Report

Telecom Talk

The Supreme Court’s recent ruling permitting dual taxation on television broadcasters could have far-reaching implications for over-the-top (OTT) platforms, subscription-based

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JioStar Vice-Chairman Opposes Uniform Regulation for TV and Digital Platforms: Report

Telecom Talk

JioStar Vice-Chairman Uday Shankar has reportedly urged regulators to avoid applying uniform regulations to television and digital platforms, citing their

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DTH and TV Market in Numbers: 333 Pay Channels, 918 Satellite TV Channels in India

Telecom Talk

India’s television broadcasting ecosystem remains one of the most expansive and resilient in the world. Platforms like JioCinema, Disney+ Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video now dominate content conversations—particularly in urban India.

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Advocates Urge FCC to Apply CALM Act to Streaming, Citing Disability Concerns

Broadband Breakfast

  In recent filings, the National Association of Broadcasters, NCTA – The Internet & Television Association, and the Streaming Innovation Alliance said the CALM Act of 2010 did not extend to services like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, or Paramount+.

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Senators Urge Streaming Providers To Carry C-SPAN

Broadband Breakfast

introduced a resolution urging television providers to carry C-SPAN, arguing it serves as a public servant of democracy. The bipartisan appeal came in response to major television providers, including YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV, refusing to offer C-SPAN. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) ”

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Samsung Launches AI-Powered Coding Assistant, Expands AI Ecosystem

VoIP Review

The Korean tech giant is set to roll out Cline, which has already been vetted in beta testing within the Device eXperience (DX) division managing mobile devices, televisions, and home appliances. Scheduled for a July debut, Cline stands out from earlier coding tools, handling sophisticated development tasks with natural language instructions.

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RTL Deutschland Expands FAST Channel Offering with Harmonic and netorium

Total Telecom

15, 2024 — German broadcaster RTL Deutschland has added eight new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels to its video streaming service, expanding the number of viewing options for customers of its streaming service RTL+. Leveraging the VOS360 Media platform, RTL can easily create and deploy additional FAST channels at scale.

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