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Here is how Netflix plans to put an end to password sharing on its platform

Netflix users will be required to buy an extra member account which can be accessed by two people who are not at the primary location

Netflix rolls out 'Kids Mystery Box' feature to Android devices globally

This feature is now available on Android devices for all global members

Netflix's Reed Hastings gives up CEO title; Greg Peters named co-chief

Hastings founded Netflix in 1997 alongside Marc Randolph, another technology executive

Broadcaster Viacom18 bags Women's IPL five-year media rights for Rs 951 cr

Attention shifts to auction for five teams in the Women's IPL on January 25; bids accepted till Jan 23

Reliance set to disrupt live streaming market with free IPL broadcast

The company is planning to make available the IPL broadcast in regional languages or bundle free IPL viewing with Jio telecom subscription packages

GTPL Hathway launches an OTT apps aggregation product 'GTPL Genie+'

/ -- GTPL Hathway Limited (GTPL), India's largest Digital Cable TV platform and one of the leading Broadband Service providers, announced launch of 'GTPL Genie+' for all its customers. GTPL Genie+ is an OTT apps aggregation product, which offers subscriptions to a wide choice of OTT applications in convenient packs and with easy to use monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and yearly tenures to suit every budget and consumer choice. The apps subscribed through GTPL Genie+ are device agnostic and can be viewed on any device (including Android Set-Top-Box, Mobile, Laptop, Tablet, Smart TVs etc.) and any broadband connection. Consumers can visit the GTPL website, choose their base pack, any apps on a-la-carte basis, the desired duration and complete the payment through various online modes. The GTPL Genie+ packs are extremely cost-effective with an introductory pricing starting from ?50 + GST per month. GTPL has also announced an industry first and class leading unique proposition wherein ...

Come 2023, you will not be able to share Netflix password with others

Over 100 million Netflix viewers worldwide reportedly use the service without paying for it

Regulation of OTT apps to be clarified in revised telecom bill: Report

Officials aware of the matter said that revised telecom bill will 'clearly' state the Centre's aim to regulate only communication apps 'that give the same service as telecom operators'

Three of 10 Indians watch online videos at least once a month: Ormax Report

OTT market now embraces 30% of Indian population, YoY growth is 20%

Free riders vs piggy-riders: A tale of two cities caught in an OTT debate

The debate over whether over-the-top services should pay telcos user revenues bids fair to overlap with the issue of net neutrality

OTT players are 'free riding' on telecom service providers' networks: COAI

BIF on Wednesday wrote a letter to the DoT, saying that if the concept of paying network access charges is to be accepted, the telcos should also pay the OTT platforms

Twitch rolls out 'Shield Mode' to enhance safety, along with new features

Streamers can pre-set multiple safety settings that can be activated with a push of a button whenever higher protections are necessary

Have OTT players pay telecom firms usage charges, COAI writes to DoT

Telcos point out that based on global estimates 56% of telco bandwidth is used by OTT communication platforms and in India it is even higher due to the proliferation of users which are over 400 mn

OTT players must pay to use the telecom service provider's network: COAI

COAI added that the government must provide a legal framework to enable the service providers to charge any user that uses their services

Pricing power

After doing course correction, Trai needs to free tariffs

Zoom seeking VoIP licence indicates organisational shift in India: Experts

Zoom Video Communications has sought approval from the government of India to launch its Zoom Phone services in India, according to media reports

Meta is India's largest media company: A look at the ten big firms in 2022

A look at the ten big media firms in the financial year ending 2022

Wrong to categorise commercial films as theatrical releases: Karan Johar

Filmmaker Karan Johar says he doesn't believe in the common perception among storytellers that commercial films are meant for theatrical release and art-house films are ideal for digital platforms. Johar was speaking at the trailer launch of his upcoming production Govinda Naam Mera, which is slated to be released on the streaming platform Disney+ Hotstar on December 16. "This divide, I think we have created ourselves... that commercial films are theatrical and that alternate or slightly off-the-cuff films for digital (release). "We thought Disney+ Hotstar is a wide platform and the film can reach many more houses. I believe this mainstream masala twisted entertainer ('Govinda...') has got a beautiful house. So, there are no second thoughts, the producer told reporters on Sunday night here. Starring Vicky Kaushal, Bhumi Pednekar and Kiara Advani, "Govinda Naam Mera" is a comedy crime-thriller that tells the tale of an underdog. It is directed by Shashank Khaitan. The film is yet .

Zee Entertainment, Sun TV may underperform on advertising growth worries

Between the two, Sun had better growth rates than Zee in the Sept quarter

Best of BS Opinion: Increasing responsibilities, the governor's role & more

Here is the best of Business Standard's opinion pieces for today