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
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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
Chello Zone boosts content offerings on Joost
London - Chello Zone, formerly Zonemedia, will supply content from flagship channels Zone Reality and Zone Horror to Joost, the broadcast quality internet television service. From Zone Reality, series one of Psychic Private Eyes – the first show commissioned by Chello Zone – and titles including Haunted Houses and Disasters of the Century are accessible in key territories worldwide. Zone Horror provided programming such as the Grindhouse titles and the CUT! short films. Zone Reality … [Read more...] about Chello Zone boosts content offerings on Joost
Golf Channel swings into Singapore via MEASAT-3
Singapore / Kuala Lumpur - StarHub’s latest sports offering, the Golf Channel, will debut in Singapore via MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd.’s MEASAT-3 satellite. The channel is being produced by Measat Broadcast Network Systems (Astro), a subsidiary of ASTRO All Asia Networks plc. under a separate agreement. Golf Channel is a 24-hour channel featuring tournaments played worldwide, with 70% of the content comprising live coverage of leading golf events including the US Professional … [Read more...] about Golf Channel swings into Singapore via MEASAT-3
