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  • YuppTV secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025

    YuppTV secures Digital Telecast Rights for Asia Cup 2025

    MUMBAI: Cricket fans in Continental Europe and South East Asia will witness the best of cricketing action as YuppTV has acquired the digital broadcasting rights for the Asia Cup 2025. The live streaming platform is set to bring every moment of the action live to viewers across more than 60 countries.

    Uday Reddy, Founder & CEO of YuppTV, said, “We are thrilled to announce that YuppTV secured the digital streaming rights for the Asia Cup 2025. This is a proud milestone for us and a huge win for cricket fans across Continental Europe and South East Asia. We believe the Asia Cup 2025 will spark unmatched excitement and bring millions of fans closer to the game.”

    The Asia Cup 2025 kicked off on 9th September with India began their campaign on September 10th against hosts United Arab Emirates. The India vs Pakistan clash, one of the most eagerly awaited fixtures, will be held on September 14th in Dubai. If both teams progress further, Cricket fans could witness this rivalry unfold as many as three times in the group stage, Super Fours, and the Grand Finale.

    Teams in Asia Cup 2025

    Group A: India, Oman, Pakistan, United Arab Emirates

    Group B: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka

    Total 19 matches will be contested in this edition of the cricket tournament. The top two teams from each group will move on to the Super Four stage, with the final set for September 28.

    YuppTV will telecast the Asia Cup 2025 across 60+ countries in Continental Europe and South East Asia. The Cricket tournament will be available to watch live in the following countries.

    Continental Europe: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Kosovo, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, North Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino and Vatican City, Serbia, Scandinavia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Ukraine, Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania).

    South East Asia: Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Brunei, Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Christmas Island, Cocos Island, East Timor, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Macau, Mongolia, Micronesia, New Caledonia, the Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam

     

  • Yupp TV helps crack down on global IPTV piracy racket

    Yupp TV helps crack down on global IPTV piracy racket

    MUMBAI: A global piracy party just got shut down—with a solid rap on the knuckles, thanks to global OTT aggregation platform the Uday Reddy-run Yupp TV. The streamer has over the past two years been working with authorities in India and the US, which has now resulted in the bust-up  of a sprawling illegal IPTV empire that’s been streaming premium Indian and international content without paying a paisa in licence fees.

    The syndicate, operating under slick brand names like Boss IPTV, Guru IPTV, Tashan IPTV, Brampton IPTV, Punjabi IPTV, Vois IPTV, and UltrastreamTV, has been caught red-handed pushing pirated streams from the likes of Star, Sony, Zee, Sun Network, Aha, and even global OTT giants like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and major international sports leagues.

    All this was being served to unsuspecting users via Android and Linux-based set-top boxes and apps on smart devices, aggressively marketed through websites, blogs, and social media—at throwaway rates far below legitimate subscriptions.

    But it wasn’t just the broadcasters who were getting robbed. Authorities say user data—credit cards, passwords, even identities—was likely being harvested and possibly linked to more sinister operations including phishing, tax fraud, and even terrorism financing.

    YuppTV, one of the legal players worst hit by the piracy plague, estimates South Asian broadcasters lose $200–$300 million every year to illegal IPTV operations. The platform triggered a previous crackdown in 2021, when a complaint led to the Faridabad Cyber Crime Branch arresting six people involved with Boss IPTV.

    The matter has now gone international. YuppTV has filed a civil suit in the United States, represented by Goldstein Law Group, LLC, citing criminal copyright violations under 18 U.S.C. § 2319. According to GLP:
    “Using pirate IPTV services may result in felony charges under U.S. law. Non-citizens could face deportation.” That is, criminal activities like watching pirated content  has been brought under the immigration customs enforcement’s (ICE’s) ambit. 

    The latest blow came from Gujarat’s Gandhinagar Cyber Crime Unit, which arrested Mohammed Murtuza Ali, allegedly the kingpin behind Bos IPTV. Based out of Jalandhar, Punjab, his operation reportedly raked in a staggering ?700 crore (roughly $84 million) annually, with over five million subscribers.

    Legal agencies are urging users to quit illegal streaming services immediately and switch to licensed alternatives like YuppTV (www.yupptv.com) to avoid falling foul of the law—or worse.

    This crackdown makes it clear: the era of “chalega yaar, sasta hai” streaming might soon come with handcuffs attached.

  • Tanla appoints former TRAI chairman R S Sharma to BOD

    Tanla appoints former TRAI chairman R S Sharma to BOD

    Mumbai: One of India’s CPAAS Players, Tanla announced RS Sharma to facilitate the BOD ( Board of Directors). The BOD number of directors increases to 7 including Sharma.

    While expressing happiness on the appointment of Dr. Sharma appointment, founder and chairman Uday Reddy said, ‘ Dr. Sharma’s incredible vision and track record in India’s digital transformation journey makes him an invaluable addition to Tanla’s August board. We are excited to learn from his pioneering experiences and advice for the continued success of Tanla Platforms globally.’

    He was the chairman of TRAI ( Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) from 2015 to 2020. He had unparalleled work on taking new initiatives in Technologies and transformation.

    Speaking on the appointment as Director at Tanla Dr R S Sharma said, ‘Tanla is adept at harnessing disruptive technologies. And I see how they have innovated to foster trust in the CPaas ecosystem. Joining the board of such a forward-thinking technology company is really an opportunity to contribute to nation-building. ‘

    His tenure was marked by initiatives promoting net neutrality and consumer rights. He worked on many government initiatives and projects for the betterment of consumers

  • Videograph announce partnership with Republic Media Network for live streaming and advertising

    Videograph announce partnership with Republic Media Network for live streaming and advertising

    Mumbai: Videograph, a player in innovative video technology is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Republic Media Network News Channels. This collaboration marks a stride in the realm of live streaming, advertising insertion, and channel monetisation. As the demand for real-time, high-quality content continues to soar, Videograph is at the forefront of empowering media organizations with innovative solutions. Videograph is set to the live-streaming experience for viewers watching Republic News channels globally.

    With this partnership, Republic Media Network stands to its audience experience through Videograph’s cutting-edge live streaming technology, ensuring an impeccable and uninterrupted viewing journey across various devices. Through its robust infrastructure, Videograph will enable Republic News channels to deliver high-definition content to viewers across various platforms and geographies. The integration of Videograph’s Dynamic Ad Insertion technology will bring a new dimension to advertising prowess, enabling the delivery of personalized and targeted advertisements of the channels, thereby enhancing user engagement and unlocking fresh revenue streams.

    Commenting on the development, Videograph CEO & co-founder Uday Reddy, said, “We are excited to join forces with Republic Media Network, a trailblazer in the news industry to provide our cutting-edge solutions. This partnership is a testament to Videograph’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in live streaming, advertising, and monetization. Together, we aim to redefine the viewer experience and drive new levels of success for Republic News channels on digital platforms.

    Republic Media Network chief operating officer of digital business Tapan Sharma commented, “Republic News channels have always been at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge news content to our viewers. Teaming with Videograph allows us to elevate our capabilities in live streaming, enabling us to provide a more engaging and personalized experience for our audience. We look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will have on our Digital channels and our viewers.”

    Extending beyond technology integration, the partnership will also bring Videograph and Republic together to implement monetisation strategies, leveraging Videograph’s global partnerships with renowned ad networks like Google Ad Manager, Beachfront, Magnite, Xandr, LG Ads, GroupM, Freewheel, PubMatic, and others to tap into high CPM-driven revenue opportunities.

    The partnership is also aimed at addressing a longstanding challenge in the content production landscape, providing Republic access to publisher-agnostic content distribution analytics tools. This will empower Republic to assess content performance data comprehensively, tracking distribution partner-wise, region-wise, device-wise, and more. The analytics tools will also enable monitoring of ad performance and revenue metrics, providing Republic Digital channels with valuable insights to refine content strategies and optimize revenue streams effectively.

    As Videograph and Republic Media Network join forces, the stage is set for a journey that enhances the capabilities of both organizations and redefines the standards of excellence in the dynamic world of live streaming of News. The collaboration reflects a shared vision for innovation, engagement, and success, promising a future where viewers can expect personalised viewing experience.

  • Bollywood Hungama is now streaming on YuppTV’s FAST network platform

    Bollywood Hungama is now streaming on YuppTV’s FAST network platform

    Mumbai: Bollywood Hungama, India’s premiere Bollywood news and entertainment website has partnered with YuppTV, one of the world’s largest internet-based TV and on-demand service providers for South Asian content. Together they have announced the launch of Bollywood Hungama globally through YuppTV’s FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) network platform. This launch will feature all news and gossip surrounding the world of Bollywood and the Indian entertainment business for the South Asian audience.

    This collaboration offers users a diverse range of content, including the latest songs, popular movies, engaging original shows, music videos, and sought-after podcasts—all conveniently available on a unified platform. Through YuppTV’s FAST network, users gain exclusive access to Bollywood Hungama’s content. With an impressive user base of 70 million, Bollywood Hungama stands as the frontrunner in the Indian entertainment landscape, providing comprehensive coverage of Bollywood news and information. This partnership ensures users remain informed about the latest developments while enjoying a seamless entertainment experience. The fusion of YuppTV’s technology and Bollywood Hungama’s content is poised to enhance the digital entertainment landscape.

    Hungama Digital Media CEO Siddhartha Roy remarked on the partnership, “The collaboration between Bollywood Hungama and YuppTV is poised to introduce a compelling and vibrant facet of entertainment to the South Asian audience. In the ever-evolving and dynamic media landscape of today, where smart TVs play an indispensable role in the viewing experience, we acknowledge the need for innovation within the FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) category. We are looking forward to expand our footprints in this domain, with a commitment to delivering exceptional content tailored to the unique preferences of our valued audience.”

    Commenting on the launch, YuppTV founder & CEO Uday Reddy said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of Bollywood Hungama on our FAST network platform, a segment that has grown exponentially. The Bollywood entertainment website boasts a strong user base of 70 million, and has a highly engaging community of more than 16 million+ on social media, presenting a unique opportunity for us to reach out to more viewers globally. We are excited to provide our current user base with original content from Bollywood Hungama, helping them keep up with the latest news from Bollywood, Hollywood, OTT, and television.”

  • YuppTV launches Bollywood Hungama on its FAST network platform for global audiences

    YuppTV launches Bollywood Hungama on its FAST network platform for global audiences

    Mumbai: YuppTV, one of the world’s largest internet-based TV and on-demand service providers for South Asian content, today announced that it has launched Bollywood Hungama globally through its FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) network platform. Bollywood Hungama is India’s premiere Bollywood news and entertainment website with over 70 million users and this launch will feature all news and gossip surrounding the world of Bollywood and the Indian entertainment business for the South Asian audience.

    With the recent launch of its FAST network platform, YuppTV has forayed into the developing network segment which has shown massive potential in recent times. With a vast experience spanning across more than 10 years in the OTT segment, with premium offerings for millions of customers, YuppTV is now offering FAST channels, a category witnessing significant traction from viewers worldwide. Leveraging its new platform, YuppTV has availed Bollywood Hungama for viewers from across the globe. The platform has also partnered with major network providers to enable quality content through its FAST channels offering, and currently offers 200+ channels, while aiming to add 500+ total channels within the next few months. At present, YuppTV offers more than 250 TV channels, 5000+ movies and 100+ TV shows in 14 languages for viewers.

    Hungama Digital Media CEO Siddhartha Roy remarked on the partnership, “The collaboration between Bollywood Hungama and YuppTV is poised to introduce a compelling and vibrant facet of entertainment to the South Asian audience. In the ever-evolving and dynamic media landscape of today, where smart TVs play an indispensable role in the viewing experience, we acknowledge the need for innovation within the FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) category. We are looking forward to expand our footprints in this domain, with a commitment to delivering exceptional content tailored to the unique preferences of our valued audience.”

    Commenting on the launch, YuppTV CEO & co-founder Uday Reddy said, “We are delighted to announce the launch of Bollywood Hungama on our FAST network platform, a segment that has grown exponentially. The Bollywood entertainment website boasts a strong user-base of 70 million, and has a highly engaging community of more than 16 million+ on social media, presenting a unique opportunity for us to reach out to more viewers globally. We are excited to provide our current user-base with original content from Bollywood Hungama, helping them keep up with the latest news from Bollywood, Hollywood, OTT, and television.”

  • YuppTV bags broadcasting rights for T20 World Cup 2022

    YuppTV bags broadcasting rights for T20 World Cup 2022

    Mumbai: YuppTV, an over-the-top (OTT) South Asian content provider, has acquired the broadcast rights for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022, scheduled to take place between 16 October and 13 November.

    YuppTV has bagged the exclusive broadcast rights for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Australia 2022 for 75 countries, including Continental Europe, Malaysia (non-exclusive), Japan, China, Hong Kong (non-exclusive), Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, and Southeast Asia (except Singapore). The tournament will be telecast live over YuppTV’s platform.

    The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 is the 8th edition of the tournament and will be held across seven venues in Australia between 16 October and 13 November. The tournament features 16 teams competing for the world title of T20 champions. A total of 45 matches are scheduled to be played in the tournament.

    YuppTV CEO & founder Uday Reddy said, “Cricket is one of the biggest sports in the entire world, with more than one billion fans situated in different corners of the globe. T20 began as an exciting format, and in recent years, has become one of the most watched and loved forms of the game.”

    He adds, “The exciting match-up between international teams, nation versus nation, for world dominance is guaranteed to be an enthralling experience for viewers, who will be gearing up from the comfort of their homes to watch the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 to support their favourite teams and take them to victory. It brings us immense pleasure to bring the tournament to millions of people across Asia and Europe, and we look forward to having users tune in to the match on our platform to catch all the action live!”

    Fans from across the world await the most anticipated fixture, India vs Pakistan, which will take place on Sunday, 23 October in MCG, Australia. The final match of the tournament is scheduled on 13 November where the winning team will claim the ultimate prize in T20 cricket.

  • ACT Fibernet launches its OTT aggregator platform YuppTV scope

    ACT Fibernet launches its OTT aggregator platform YuppTV scope

    Mumbai: Non-telco internet service provider (ISP) ACT Fibernet announced the launch of its OTT aggregator platform, YuppTV Scope. It will offer its users a range of OTT applications such as ZEE5, SonyLIV, and Voot Select.

    YuppTV scope provides users with a single-subscription OTT streaming platform with a large selection of live TV channels, eliminating the time-consuming task of accessing and managing multiple apps on their devices.

    Customers will receive 400+ live channels, 1000+ TV shows, 500+ originals, and 10,000+ movies as part of this package.

    YuppTV founder and CEO Uday Reddy said, “We are excited to partner with ACT Fibernet to launch YuppTv Scope, our single-subscription OTT streaming platform for ACT broadband users. YuppTV Scope offers a unique differentiation by bringing a traditional TV experience to the platform, which we are sure will be enjoyed by platform users. At YuppTV, we look at revolutionising content consumption in the country and ushering in the era of OTT, through this tech-driven content curation platform YuppTV Scope.”

    While existing customers can visit actcorp.in/yupptvscope, enter their registered mobile number or user ID, and generate an OTP to subscribe and add to their bill, new customers can contact the sales representative at the time of booking and request an add-on to their bill.

    Furthermore, new customers who book their connection online can add YuppTV Scope at the time of booking.

    YuppTV Scope provides users with a single-subscription OTT streaming platform that includes SonyLIV, ZEE5, Voot Select, and YuppTV—with an extensive bouquet of live TV channels, eliminating the time-consuming task of accessing and managing multiple apps on their devices.

    The platform provides a highly curated experience with personalised recommendations based on viewership patterns, which are manually curated by a team of experts while also utilising AI and ML capabilities.

    YuppTV Scope simplifies content discovery even further by eliminating the need to access multiple apps to find appropriate content from device types such as Smart TVs, PCs, mobile phones, tablets, and streaming media players.

    In the coming weeks, YuppTV Scope will add two more premium OTT partners to the subscription package.

    Atria Convergence Technology marketing head Ravi Karthik said, “Today, the OTT market boasts 55+ video entertainment apps and is still growing. With so many choices, Indian OTT customers are finding it difficult to subscribe to multiple video services separately. Thus, OTT aggregation services are becoming more popular in the country. With Yuppscope, we aim to satisfy the rising consumer demand for original content and offer a hassle-free experience of subscribing to many platforms with a single click.”

    “We are excited to launch a platform that is fast and provides the best entertainment in the form of a simple monthly subscription with a single sign-up for accessing multiple streaming services,” he added.

  • IPL 2022: YuppTV bags broadcasting rights in 99 countries

    IPL 2022: YuppTV bags broadcasting rights in 99 countries

    Mumbai: Streaming platform YuppTV has bagged the international broadcasting rights of Tata IPL 2022 in 99 countries. This is its fifth consecutive year for the platform to stream the tournament abroad.

    The matches will be broadcast in the regions of Australia, Continental Europe, South East Asia (except Singapore), Malaysia, Central and South America, Central Asia, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Japan, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives etc.

    “Cricket has always been a massive crowd-puller and IPL has reimagined the format and the excitement associated with it,” said YuppTV founder and CEO Uday Reddy. “In alignment with the objective of bringing cricket to the masses, we are delighted to be the streaming platform of choice in expanding the outreach to 99 nations across the globe. We are ensuring that our robust backend technology will support uninterrupted, real-time streaming of the sport that puts India on the world map with respect to international leagues.”

    “We’re happy to be continuing our long-standing association with YuppTV who continue to serve the global Indian diaspora with world-class content,” said Disney Star head of acquisition and syndication Harry Griffith. “The Tata IPL 2022 promises to be the largest and most exciting edition since its inception.”

    Tata IPL 2022, which began airing on 26 March, marks the debut of two new franchises Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) along with the existing franchises Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Delhi Capitals (DC), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Mumbai Indians (MI), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

    The league matches will be held at Wankhede Stadium, Brabourne Stadium and DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, and MCA International Stadium in Pune. The tournament comprises 74 matches this season.

  • Prasar Bharati inks deal with Yupp TV to expand DD India’s global reach

    Prasar Bharati inks deal with Yupp TV to expand DD India’s global reach

    Mumbai: Prasar Bharati has signed a memorandum of understanding with OTT platform Yupp TV to distribute DD India in USA, UK, Europe, Middle East, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand.  

    The content hosting agreement was signed by Prasar Bharati CEO Shashi Shekhar Vempati and Yupp TV founder and CEO Uday Reddy.

    The deal was signed “to expand the global reach of DD India channel, to put forth India’s perspective on various international developments on global platforms and to showcase India’s culture and values to the world,” said the ministry of information and broadcasting in a statement.

    DD India is Prasar Bharati’s international channel. The channel through various programmes offers international viewers India’s perspective on all domestic and global developments. “DD India is available in more than 190 countries and acts as a bridge between India and the Indian diaspora spread across the world,” said the statement.

    The programming on the channel is presented in a thought-provoking manner with sharp analysis and commentary and cutting-edge visual presentation. One of the popular shows is “Bio-Quest,” a series that deals with the origin of Covid-19. Some of the other high viewership shows are “India Ideas,” “World Today,” “Indian Diplomacy,” “DD Dialogue,” “News Night” etc.