Hong Kong - According to a survey carried out in July 2009, most Hong Kong people want a third free TV station. The Democratic Party survey of 800 respondents showed 76 percent would welcome another free TV station in addition to those of TVB and ATV. The poll results came on the heels of a Cable TV announcement that it would apply for a license for a third free-to-air television station. Despite TVB still leading in popularity, the survey showed the station fell from 67 percent in February to … [Read more...] about Hong Kong in favor of more free TV: survey
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Malaysia: Maxis to expand coverage to whole of Kelantan
Kota Baharu - Mobile telecommunications network services provider, Maxis Communications Berhad (Maxis) will expand coverage to the whole of Kelantan by the year's end. Maxis east coast regional head Mazlan Mokhtar said the company was in the process of providing the services, including to remote areas of the state. According to Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan, Kelantan state local government, tourism and culture chairman, the government is always willing to extend its cooperation to any … [Read more...] about Malaysia: Maxis to expand coverage to whole of Kelantan
AsiaSat 5 set for launch on August 12
Hong Kong - AsiaSat 5, a new generation communications satellite of Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat), is scheduled for launch at Hong Kong Time 3:47:33 a.m. on August 12 on an ILS Proton launch vehicle from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. AsiaSat 5 is a new satellite designed to replace AsiaSat 2 at the orbital location of 100.5 degrees East and to provide service continuity to all AsiaSat 2 users. Based on Space Systems/Loral's 1300 satellite bus and equipped … [Read more...] about AsiaSat 5 set for launch on August 12
All Sports Network launches on MSO platforms in Taiwan
Hong Kong - All Sports Network (ASN) announced its launch on two major MSO platforms in Taiwan. ASN is now on Taiwan Fixed Network's new IPTV platform, New TV Channel 203 & China Network Systems bb Digital TV Channel 230. ASN is introduced to TFN & CNS subscribers with various HD packages. … [Read more...] about All Sports Network launches on MSO platforms in Taiwan
STAR adds nine channels to Indovision’s DTH platform in Indonesia
Hong Kong - Nine STAR channels have made their debut on Indovision's DTH platform. Among the channels are five Hindi language services (Star Plus, Star One, Star Gold, Star News and Channel [V] India), two Mandarin language services (Star Chinese Movies 2 and Channel [V] Taiwan) as well as two international news channels distributed by STAR (Fox News and Sky News). The nine new channels compliment Star World, Star Movies and Channel [V] International, which are already available on the platform. … [Read more...] about STAR adds nine channels to Indovision’s DTH platform in Indonesia
SPE Networks – Asia’s AXN BEYOND and SET launches in Indonesia
Singapore - Securing carriage on Indonesia's pay-TV platform Indovision, AXN BEYOND (Channel 155) and Sony Entertainment Television (Channel 160) is now available on the Galaxy Tier package. AXN BEYOND viewers can catch upcoming premieres of the fifth and latest season of the worldwide hit mystery drama Lost in August, as well as the brand new comedy series with a sci-fi twist, Better Off Ted, in September. SET viewers can look forward to programs like dating reality series, Date My Ex, and … [Read more...] about SPE Networks – Asia’s AXN BEYOND and SET launches in Indonesia