Video compression and codecs are critical components that ensure the data-rich video experiences we all desire can be delivered crisply, efficiently, and resourcefully. A new report from InterDigital and written by Futuresource Consulting details the landscape and history of video compression technology and coding...
Video made “business as usual” possible, Brightcove report says
Enterprise video use is supporting business continuity and has skyrocketed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in a 91% year-over-year increase in views of enterprise videos and a 35% increase in minutes watched, according...
Network download speeds don't necessarily reflect a good mobile video experience, OpenSignal finds
The mobile video user experience is improving around the world, but the United States is lagging behind enhancements being made in other countries due to a lack of new mid-band spectrum resources,...
The use of LTE-Broadcast results in higher video quality as well as a more consistent viewer experience, according to recent testing by Signals Research Group -- even when relatively few devices are involved.
SRG reported that its testing showed "dramatic difference" in video quality between...
North Dakota is a bright spot for the rural mobile video experience
The best mobile video experience in the U.S. happens in a cluster in the northeast, according to OpenSignal.
That cluster includes the states of Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey and Maryland, as well as the...
OpenSignal introduces new mobile video experience metric
Video traffic is taking up more and more capacity on mobile networks, and mobile network operators are grappling with how to handle the impacts on their capacity and operations. They want users to have a good experience watching...
Operators face the question of how to manage their networks in the face of strong domestic TV and video demands
There are few things mobile operators do which are more controversial than prioritizing some types of network traffic over others or limiting the quality of...
AT&T wins out in GWS mobile video tests
Global Wireless Solutions put the four national mobile networks through their video streaming paces and the results put AT&T on top. AT&T had the best performance in three out of four categories, with Verizon coming in second,...
Ericsson and Cisco hyped opportunities for CCA members in adopting a greater focus on 5G, IoT and video services.
LAS VEGAS – The domestic mobile telecommunications space’s continued head-long rush towards a “5G” technology and internet of things-heavy future is currently being...
MWC 2017 was big on 5G hype, but mobile operators are in need of solutions today that can help deal with growing video content.
Editor’s Note: The RCR Wireless News Reality Check section is where C-level executives and advisory firms from across the...
AT&T said planned launch of its Stream Saver service early next year will allow for customer control over streaming video quality.
AT&T Mobility is following smaller rivals T-Mobile US and Sprint in offering a video optimization plan for customers, which is set to...
Verizon and Hearst combine youth-focused Complex Media, RatedRed.com and Seriously.TV under Complex Networks banner
Verizon Communications is consolidating its multimedia empire under the banner of one of its recent acquisitions.
The telecom giant said it is working with Hearst to combine its Complex Media, RatedRed.com and...
Traditional TV broadcast generates the most viewers, but video streaming to mobile devices is growing fast
The recently held Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, were certainly very exciting with out-of-this-world performances by Michael Phelps, Katie Ladecky, Simone Biles and Usain Bolt just to name...
Growing consumer demand for mobile video continues to drive traffic across mobile networks, with no slow down in sight
In the not so distant past, mobile video was a precious and expensive commodity. But by 2020, Cisco reports video will account for more than 75%...
AT&T chooses Synacor over Yahoo for hosting services
1. AT&T may have seen the writing on the wall. With Verizon Communications emerging as the company most likely to buy Yahoo, AT&T has decided to shift business away from the Internet search engine. AT&T will take...
Iain Gillott dives into the importance of mobile video services to the need for 5G services
Last May, I wrote an article about over-the-top mobile video becoming the next battleground between the major mobile operators. Not wanting to toot our own horn too loudly, but...
Verizon tempts upgrades, new lines of service with 3 months of free HBO Now access, though data access is not included
Verizon Communications continued to link growing demand for video content to its Verizon Wireless service, announcing a deal for free access to the HBO...
Iain Gillott dives into the importance of mobile video services to the need for 5G services
Last May, I wrote an article about over-the-top mobile video becoming the next battleground between the major mobile operators. Not wanting to toot our own horn too loudly, but...
DirecTV plans 3 new video platforms, including a mobile offer set to launch later this year
AT&T is pushing forward with deeper integration of its newly acquired DirecTV assets, announcing plans for a trio of new video platforms, including a carrier-agnostic mobile offering.
AT&T said the...
VoIP veteran Charlie Vogt sees $40 billion market for video optimization and delivery, partners with HPE
Video optimization has received a bad wrap lately, but carriers and other service providers know it is the reality of IP-based video delivery.
"Nobody's getting uncompressed video," explained Charlie Vogt,...
The controversial T-Mobile Binge On service picks up new customer control options
T-Mobile US is looking to make its controversial Binge On video service less controversial by increasing consumer options in controlling their use of the service, as well as announced more content providers to...
Openwave Mobility predicts trends in 2016 for mobile video and data
Editor’s Note: With 2016 now upon us, RCR Wireless News has gathered predictions from leading industry analysts and executives on what they expect to see in the new year.
The year for monetizing video...
AT&T cites number of options in battle against rising mobile video demand
LAS VEGAS – Video content remains a tough customer for mobile operators as they struggle to balance network integrity with growing customer demand for the bandwidth-heavy medium.
During this week’s AT&T Developer Summit &...
Indoor video performance on mobile devices requires a dramatic shift in benchmarking and network optimization
The current carrier landscape is marked by price wars aimed at giving customers new devices and more monthly data for far less money. From a consumer point of view, what...
