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 being offered. 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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Galleon Holdings acquires Phoenix Investment Global for foothold in China
London – Galleon Holdings plc, the AIM-listed intellectual property owner and developer in the entertainment sector, has acquired Hong Kong-based media solutions company, Phoenix Investment Global Ltd for an initial £1.5 million ($US3.1 million). A deferred £500,000 ($US1 million) will be payable subject to, inter alia, two of Phoenix’s broadcast customers in South East Asia entering into exclusive arrangements on certain mobile phone services. Also, an additional £3.5 million … [Read more...] about Galleon Holdings acquires Phoenix Investment Global for foothold in China
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 from November 2007, 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 WOW!TV by Kamera. TV2GO also supports various real-time … [Read more...] about Singapore mobile TV trial TV2GO brings Bloomberg TV on board
Pain but hope for gain in Indian broadcasting
Delhi- The US$4.5 billion Indian broadcasting sector is gearing up 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, held in Delhi on Oct. 17, organized by Media Partners Asia (MPA) and Indian Television Dot Com (ITV). The summit was told that intensifying competition, growing digital pay TV penetration, the launch of hundreds of TV channels and the entry of new investor … [Read more...] about Pain but hope for gain in Indian broadcasting
BBC.com goes commercial
London - BBC Worldwide, the BBC’s global commercial subsidiary, will introduce advertising on a new BBC website, bbc.com, for users from outside the United Kingdom. Advertising revenues will be reinvested both in BBC News content and in developing new services for international audiences. Some coin will be used to fund the launch of a Natural History website and to provide access to the BBC’s programme archive Responsibility for the news pages on the site remains with BBC News. BBC … [Read more...] about BBC.com goes commercial
MediaCorp HD5 set to launch Nov. 11
Singapore – MediaCorp’s general entertainment Hi-Definition channel HD5, the first on terrestrial TV in Southeast Asia, will launch on Nov. 11 2007, following a trial initiated in June 2006. HD5 is a simulcast of Channel 5, MediaCorp TV’s English channel. The HD5 free-to-air channel is already available on SingTel’s mioTV service. About 30% of HD5’s content during primetime will be in native HD format. Acquired shows include Heroes, CSI Miami, Supernatural and … [Read more...] about MediaCorp HD5 set to launch Nov. 11
