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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

Streaming app Netflix plans to end password sharing feature in early 2023

Netflix has long been aware that password sharing is a problem that negatively affects its earnings, but the rise in subscriptions in 2020 led the company to avoid addressing the issue

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

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 discussions on draft telecom bill to hamper Indian startups: IAMAI

The IAMAI, in its letter to the Department of Communication (DoT), has expressed grave concern about the impact of these changes on India's startup ecosystem and the digital economy

Storytellers ride the OTT boom to feed growing demand for streaming video

An eclectic bunch of content factories have emerged to feed growing demand for streaming video

Disney+ Hotstar paid user base up 42% in July-Sept; firm says it may shrink

This is the second time the company has pointed to a likely drop in subscribers in the future due to the absence of IPL

OTT apps: COAI bats for 'same service, same rules' under draft telecom Bill

Industry body argues for 'same service, same rules', says current disparities give OTT players privileges but not responsibilities

Draft Telecom Bill: What does it say, why there is controversy over it

The bill provides a regulatory framework for spelling out the govt's role in telecommunication services and networks; telecommunication equipment and infrastructure; and spectrum and its assignment

Sports is the new OTT game in town as everyone needs it to build a business

Streaming services bring complementary revenues and viewership for broadcasters

Reliance Jio removes Disney+ Hotstar bundle offer from select prepaid plans

Reliance Jio has discontinued most of its Disney+ Hotstar prepaid plans in India, leaving only two options available

Only OTT communication players to be regulated under new telecom bill: Rpt

Under the new telecom bill, if the OTT communication services are brought under the ambit of telecom services, companies will be required to do the KYC verification of their users

Draft Telecom Bill: Centre to take spectrum back if telcos fail to pay dues

The draft telecom bill also recognised that the spectrum is a valuable resource and provided for the assignment of the spectrum for the public good

Spectrum allocation and OTT services: Draft Telecom Bill makes key changes

Spectrum for satellite broadband services is not in the Bill's list and it would likely be auctioned

Large-panel TVs' share has tripled in 5 years to over 40%: CRISIL report

Sharp 35-40% decline in prices over the past five years has been the key growth driver; other tailwinds include greater rising incomes, higher OTT consumption and deeper web penetration

Telecom association demands 'converged' law for various digital services

The telecom industry body was responding to a DOT consultation paper, which aims at reviewing the existing legal and regulatory provisions governing telecommunications

How is TV adapting to the digital age?

As the audience went tech-savvy, our humble TV also turned smart. It offered them good content on the big screen. Find out how TV managed to stay relevant in this fast-changing world

India's OTT market likely to touch $7 billion by 2027, says report

In India, new local and wealthy players are now gearing up to grab the market share, which is led by a newly recapitalized Viacom18, backed by Reliance, Bodhi Tree and Paramount

Netflix looks at alternative route to charge for password sharing

A basic plan allows customers to watch on one device at a time. The pricier standard plan allows for two separate devices, and the premium plan allows four