Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) will be the first pay TV operator in Singapore to bring ‘live’ sports programming in 3D to homes in Singapore. On Sunday May 1, all residential mio TV BPL customers with 3D TV sets can tune in to Channel 111 at 9pm to watch Arsenal battle Manchester United in full 3D glory. “In July last year, SingTel held a public screening of the 2010 FIFA World Cup final in 3D. We were also the first to offer 3D movies like … [Read more...] about SingTel brings new perspective to BPL
Satellites
Latest addition to MEASAT’S HD neighbourhood
Kuala Lumpur - ONE HD has joined MEASAT’s video neighbourhood. Initially launched in Malaysia in October 2010, ONE HD, owned and operated by Sony Pictures Entertainment Networks Asia, delivers high definition Korean drama, reality programming, and music shows. … [Read more...] about Latest addition to MEASAT’S HD neighbourhood
India urged to re-think move towards communications services
Hong Kong - The government of India must begin treating DTH and cable TV suppliers as a mass market communications providers rather than a luxury sector, and adjust tax levels appropriately, the CASBAA India Satellite Industry Forum in New Delhi noted. “With 120 million multichannel TV viewers including 30 million DTH subscribers, India is the one most exciting growth opportunities in the world,” said Simon Twiston Davies, CEO of CASBAA. “However there remain some massive … [Read more...] about India urged to re-think move towards communications services
AsiaSat 4’s new DVB-S2 DTH platform offers superior service to homes in Australasia
Hong Kong - Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) announced the successful launch of a new DVB-S2 Direct-to-Home (DTH) platform on AsiaSat 4 to distribute television and radio programmes to audiences in Australia and New Zealand. This new platform is the first DVB-S2 distribution platform launched to serve the entire Australasia region. From the orbital location of 122 degrees East, it currently hosts some 30 television and radio services, broadcasting programmes in … [Read more...] about AsiaSat 4’s new DVB-S2 DTH platform offers superior service to homes in Australasia
SpaceCom International & Asia Broadcast Satellite sign multiple transponder deal on ABS-7
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and SpaceCom International, LLC (SpaceCom) have signed a long term, multi-transponder agreement for Ku-band capacity on ABS-7 to support SpaceCom's rapid growth throughout the Middle East and Asia region. SpaceCom has quickly become a leading provider of telecommunications services and solutions throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The Middle East Ku-band capacity will be used to support the Government, Military, GSM/Cellular, Telecom and Oil … [Read more...] about SpaceCom International & Asia Broadcast Satellite sign multiple transponder deal on ABS-7
SpaceCom International and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign new deal
Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and SpaceCom International, LLC (SpaceCom) announced they have signed a long term, multi-transponder agreement for Ku-band capacity on ABS-7 to support SpaceCom’s rapid growth throughout the Middle East and Asia region. SpaceCom has quickly become a leading provider of telecommunications services and solutions throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The Middle East Ku-band capacity will be used to support the Government, Military, GSM/Cellular, Telecom … [Read more...] about SpaceCom International and Asia Broadcast Satellite sign new deal
