Singapore - StarHub has launched its new Catch Up feature to allow viewers to conveniently catch up on their favourite shows anytime. StarHub TV customers using the HubStation and HubStation HD DVR set-top boxes can catch up on the programmes they have missed with two services: On Demand Channels for catching up on shows after their telecast, and a 'Start Over' feature that allows the re-start of a programme during its first telecast. StarHub TV customers can also enjoy an enhanced On-Screen TV … [Read more...] about StarHub TV launches new Catch Up feature
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SingTel Q4 profit down 17.3 percent
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) reported a 17% fall in fiscal fourth-quarter net profit and warned that the economies in its two major markets, Singapore and Australia, are expected to slow in 2009 due to the global downturn. Southeast Asia's largest telecommunications firm by revenue, said net profit fell to S$903.4 million (US$617 million) in the quarter ended March 31. This is down from the S$1.09 billion profit reported a year earlier when it booked a S$153 million … [Read more...] about SingTel Q4 profit down 17.3 percent
StarHub profit up 3 percent, pay-TV subs up 4 percent in first quarter
Singapore - In the quarter, net profit after tax increased 3 percent to S$82 million on the back of S$531 million revenue. Profit before taxation was 1 percent higher at S$101 million year-on-year (YoY). Free cash flow at S$115 million was 277 percent higher compared to last year's S$31 million. Capital expenditure was 14 percent lower at S$51million compared to the same period last year. YoY, Fixed Network revenue registered the highest growth for the quarter at 9 percent. This was followed by … [Read more...] about StarHub profit up 3 percent, pay-TV subs up 4 percent in first quarter
TVB dramas in HD on StarHub’s Demand TV
Singapore - StarHub TV customers using HubStation HD can now watch TVB dramas in high definition (HD) via Demand TV. The dramas will be available on Video-On-Demand, and customers can purchase and watch the programmes anytime they wish. Ttitles available are The Gem of Life and The Master Of Tai Chi. The Gem Of Life is TVB's 82-episode mega production. It will premiere in two parts - the first 41 episodes will be made available from May 4 and the remaining episodes in June. The Master of Tai Chi … [Read more...] about TVB dramas in HD on StarHub’s Demand TV
Singapore’s Next Gen NBN deployment on track
Singapore - The Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore (IDA) announced the successful achievement of the Contractual and Financial Close (CFC) by OpenNet, Singapore's Next Generation National Broadband Network (Next Gen NBN) Network Company (NetCo). OpenNet has been issued a Facilities-Based Operator Licence for it to commence the roll out of the Next Gen NBN. As part of OpenNet's CFC, IDA has also approved its implementation plan of the Asset Company (AssetCo) which will be established as … [Read more...] about Singapore’s Next Gen NBN deployment on track
StarHub profit up 3 percent, pay-TV subs up 4 percent in first quarter
Singapore – In the quarter, net profit after tax increased 3 percent to S$82 million on the back of S$531 million revenue. Profit before taxation was 1 percent higher at S$101 million year-on-year (YoY). Free cash flow at S$115 million was 277 percent higher compared to last year’s S$31 million. Capital expenditure was 14 percent lower at S$51million compared to the same period last year. YoY, Fixed Network revenue registered the highest growth for the quarter at 9 percent. This was … [Read more...] about StarHub profit up 3 percent, pay-TV subs up 4 percent in first quarter
