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Wi-Fi TV, US announces channel partner programs
MUMBAI: Pioneer in online content delivery, the California-based Wi-Fi TV Inc.has invited television, cable and original channel owners to join the Wi-FiTV.com global Internet delivery platform for television. Currently, viewers can watch live TV from over 50 countries on topics ranging from music to news to finance on the Wi-Fi TV Virtual Player.
According to an official release, Wi-Fi TV Inc. announced the following details of its Wi-Fi TV Channel Partner Programs for www.Wi-FiTV.com:
I) Wi-Fi TV Channel Partner Program / Premium Channels Program
a) Wi-Fi TV Inc. will carry, at no charge to the content provider, links to any live TV channel that can provide a Windows Media, Real Player or Flash feed of its channel and sufficient bandwidth to reliably deliver its channel to Wi-Fi TV Inc users. The advantage to the Channel provider is an expanded viewer base potentially resulting in a higher value for its paid advertising.
b) Wi-Fi TV Inc. will carry, on a revenue sharing basis, links to premium channels. The fee to be charged and the revenue split will be determined on a case by case basis. Wi-Fi TV Inc. has the capability to carry any channel available by satellite and provide the necessary encoding and bandwidth to carry the channel.
II) Wi-Fi TV Original Channel Partnerships
These partnerships include a distribution agreement with a third party whereby Wi-Fi TV is the only place on the Internet that the partner TV station is available and the station content and features will be created with the advice and involvement of Wi-Fi TV Inc.
The monthly subscription price for unlimited access to basic channels and services is 99 cents per month on a one-year prepaid subscription, the media release adds.
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UDF poised to return to power in Kerala, says Manorama-CVoter survey
Massive opinion poll projects shift in Kerala politics ahead of 2026 Assembly elections.
MUMBAI: The winds of change appear to be blowing through Kerala’s political landscape and this time, they seem to favour the United Democratic Front. A comprehensive mega opinion survey conducted by Manorama News in partnership with CVoter projects a potential comeback for the UDF in the upcoming Kerala Legislative Assembly Elections 2026. The survey, covering all 140 constituencies with a massive sample size of nearly 90,000 respondents, predicts the UDF could win between 69 and 81 seats.
The ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is expected to secure 57 to 69 seats, a significant drop from the 99 seats it won in the 2021 elections. This would mean the LDF losing 30 to 42 of its sitting seats. Meanwhile, the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which drew a blank in 2021, is projected to open its account with 1 to 5 seats.
Region-wise, the UDF is expected to make strong gains in Malabar, winning 25 to 34 out of 48 seats, and in Central Kerala, where it could bag 29 to 33 out of 53 seats. In South Kerala, the LDF is likely to retain an edge with 21 to 25 seats, while the UDF may improve to 12 to 16 seats. The NDA could pick up 1 to 3 seats in the southern region.
The survey was conducted between 14 and 26 March 2026, with additional tracker and snap polls carried out from December 2025 to March 2026. A total of 89,693 respondents participated, ensuring representation across all demographics and social segments.
Manorama News has a strong track record of accuracy, with its previous projections closely matching the actual results of the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections as well as the 2021 Kerala Assembly polls.
In Kerala’s famously fierce political battles, this survey suggests the pendulum may be swinging back. Whether the final verdict matches these numbers or throws up another surprise, one thing is clear, the 2026 Assembly elections are shaping up to be one of the most keenly watched contests in the state’s history.
