Sling TV, a legacy streaming service, has seen a decline in subscribers, with its Q1 2024 earnings showing a drop from 2.06 million to 1.92 million. However, parent company EchoStar seems content with this trend, as it focuses on acquiring higher-quality subscribers who contribute more revenue. This move highlights a shift in the competitive streaming landscape, where subscriber growth is no longer the sole metric for success.
Reliance Jio, India’s leading telecom operator, has surpassed China Mobile as the world’s largest consumer of mobile data. Despite dominance in 5G services, average revenue per user (ARPU) growth remains stagnant. Analysts expect tariff hikes to drive monetization in the future. Jio’s fixed wireless home broadband service, AirFiber, shows strong demand, while rival Airtel posts revenue growth.
Netflix has made a strategic shift by discontinuing its quarterly reporting of subscriber growth and average revenue per user (ARPU). This move has raised questions among industry experts, who discuss the reasons behind Netflix’s decision and its potential impact on the streaming landscape.
