Delhi- The $US4.5 billion Indian broadcasting sector is heading for a war of attrition and only those with courage, capital and content are likely to survive and prosper. That was the key conclusion from the India Digital Networks Summit, staged in Delhi on Oct. 17 by Media Partners Asia (MPA) and Indian Television Dot Com (ITV). Intensifying competition, growing digital pay-TV penetration, the launch of hundreds of TV channels and the entry of new investor groups all will represent a … [Read more...] about Pain but hope for gain predicted for Indian broadcasting
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Trinity’s channels to bless Japan via IPTV
Tokyo - The New Media Group has announced a tie-up with Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), the world’s largest Christian broadcaster, bringing up to four of TBN’s channels to Japan and East Asia for the first time. TNMG will launch TBN’s channels on its IPTV platform World On-Demand, which currently serves more than 5,000 users in Japan. The launch is scheduled for late November. “We are happy to enter into this agreement, it's a landmark for us to offer Christian … [Read more...] about Trinity’s channels to bless Japan via IPTV
SmarTone-Vodafone rolls out mobile TV service FoneTV in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - Hong Kong mobile operator SmarTone-Vodafone has launched mobile TV service FoneTV to bring programs to mobile customers in high definition using HD Wide technology on QVGA streaming via SmarTone-Vodafone’s high speed HSPA network. FoneTV offers 12 channels ranging from news, finance, music, movies, animation and live traffic cams. The content is refreshed frequently with short, “snack size” programs on offer. The exclusive i-Console enables customers to switch … [Read more...] about SmarTone-Vodafone rolls out mobile TV service FoneTV in Hong Kong
M2B World ‘WOW’s Singapore with new broadband TV service
Singapore – Broadband entertainment services provider, WOWtv, the latest offering from M2B World, has entered the pay-TV fray in Singapore. WOWtv offers a range of broadband streaming content accessible via four platforms including the Internet, set-top box, portable media player and 3G. Subscribers get an all-access pass to view movies and entertainment programs whenever, wherever, and for as many times as desired, without pre-programmed schedules. Viewers can also view advertisements … [Read more...] about M2B World ‘WOW’s Singapore with new broadband TV service
Mariner Financial set to grab Beyond International
Sydney - Mariner Financial looks set to take over Beyond International Limited after BIL's board accepted an offer of $A74.6 million ($US67.3 million), beating an earlier bid of $A72.8 million ($65.7 million) by Malaysian-based private equity firm Navis Media. Cementing its prospects of winning control of the TV producer/distributor, Mariner bought more than 5 million shares in Beyond, raising its stake to just under 20%. Beyond Chairman Ian Ingram serves on the board of Mariner, an investment … [Read more...] about Mariner Financial set to grab Beyond International
Singapore mobile TV trial TV2GO brings Bloomberg TV on board
Singapore-based DVB-H mobile TV trial TV2GO, run by PGK Media, has added Bloomberg Television to its current trial offerings. Starting in November, the channel will be broadcast live on the latest mobile TV phones including Nokia’s N92 and N77, as well as Samsung’s P930 and F510. Bloomberg TV adds to TV2GO live channels in the genres of news, sport and entertainment including CNBC Asia Pacific, ESPN STAR Sports and Kamera's WOW!TV. TV2GO also supports various real-time interactive TV … [Read more...] about Singapore mobile TV trial TV2GO brings Bloomberg TV on board