Hong Kong - CASBAA announced a powerful expansion of its Indian agenda with the addition of three market leaders as members of the Association. The new CASBAA Corporate members are telecoms-to-media services specialist Bharti Airtel, leading news content provider NDTV and media and entertainment giant Star TV India. In line with this market growth, as a regional body with a domestic agenda, CASBAA continues to increase its commitment to India through undertaking conferences, issuing reports and … [Read more...] about CASBAA expands Indian footprint
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StarHub adopts world’s first smartphone signalling solution from Huawei
Singapore - StarHub announced that it has adopted the world's first smartphone signaling solution provided by Huawei, to further enhance network performance by reducing smartphone signalling traffic, after successful completion of tests of the solution on its advanced HSPA+ 3G network. The popularity of 3G smartphones, such as the iPhone and BlackBerry, and the increased number of data cards on the market, have led to higher data traffic and signal loads on mobile networks. These devices have … [Read more...] about StarHub adopts world’s first smartphone signalling solution from Huawei
Digital TV viewers in Hong Kong rise 33 percent
Hong Kong - The Commerce & Economic Development Bureau's June survey found 53.3% of Hong Kong families, or 1.23 million households, are receiving digital terrestrial television services, up 32.6% on last year's 40.2% take-up rate. The bureau said the steady growth in the penetration rate shows the services continue to be well received, adding the service coverage will be extended to at least 89% of the population from the existing 85% by the end of the year when the two free-to-air broadcasters … [Read more...] about Digital TV viewers in Hong Kong rise 33 percent
3D TV – end of first trial in Australia
With the current 3D television trials having ended recently, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has said that it could only make a digital television channel available for free-to-air 3D TV trials on a limited basis. In May, the Nine Network, SBS and WIN sought ACMA authorisation for temporary trials of 3D TV in Brisbane, Newcastle, Sydney, Wollongong, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. The ACMA authorised trials for only a limited, two-month period, from 19 May to 19 July. … [Read more...] about 3D TV – end of first trial in Australia
SBS fined for exclusively airing World Cup
South Korea - The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has imposed a fine of about US$1.64 million on SBS for monopolizing the relay of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The commission said the broadcaster violated the viewing rights of the public and neglected the commission’s recommendation that the nation’s three terrestrial broadcasters hold sincere negotiations on the sharing of broadcasting rights. SBS has filed an administrative suit, claiming that the broadcasting law which permits … [Read more...] about SBS fined for exclusively airing World Cup
DQ Entertainment International signs broadcast deal with Thai Public Broadcasting Service for The Jungle Book
Hyderabad - DQE, the animation, gaming, live action entertainment production and distribution company, announced the signing of an exclusive broadcast agreement with Thailand based Thai Public Broadcasting Service (TPBS) for the animated 52X11’ 3D TV series, The Jungle Book. TPBS is a public broadcasting service in Thailand and is the country’s first public TV station. It commenced broadcasting in 2008, and focuses mainly on children’s programmes, news and documentaries during … [Read more...] about DQ Entertainment International signs broadcast deal with Thai Public Broadcasting Service for The Jungle Book