Seoul - Following its acquisition six months ago by telco giant SK Telecom, Hanarotelecom has been rebranded as SK Broadband. A major marketing push is expected during October as the company aims to dominate not just in internet protocol (IP) TV, but in high-speed internet, voice-over IP and home-networking services. Its Hana TV service, which has in excess of 760,000 subscribers, is now called broad&tv - other related products and services are variations of the broad& branding. Content … [Read more...] about Hana rebrands as SK Broadband
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StarHub launches new Tamil movie channel, Vannathirai (VTV)
Singapore - Come September 24, StarHub will add a new channel, Vannathirai (VTV) to its pay-TV line up. StarHub TV customers using the HubStation, digital or high definition set-top box can watch the latest blockbuster hits on VTV via StarHub TV Channel 30. This comes as October 18 sees terrestrial MediaCorp TV devote an entire channel to Tamil-language Vasantham, which previously shared the Central channel with Kids and Arts. VTV is a 24-hour Tamil movie channel that offers classic movies and … [Read more...] about StarHub launches new Tamil movie channel, Vannathirai (VTV)
StarHub’s US TV series on VOD
Singapore - StarHub has revealed prices for the US TV series on its recently launched Video-On-Demand platform. Launched August 20, StarHub's Demand TV comprises Video-On-Demand (one-off purchases of standalone programmes or series) and On Demand Channels (unlimited library access for a flat monthly fee). Through a partnership with CBS Paramount International Television, StarHub will offer the latest seasons of the popular CSI franchise - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami and CSI: New … [Read more...] about StarHub’s US TV series on VOD
SingTel mio TV unveils pricing for on-demand service Season Pass
Singapore - SingTel has announced the pricing for mioTV's new service, Season Pass. From September 8, customers can catch the latest season of Hollywood hit TV shows as well as brand new shows from S$16.05 (US$11.20) per series. As reported in TVA+ Executive News July 28 2008, Season Pass - the latest on-demand service from SingTel - offers customers the opportunity to watch the latest seasons of hit television shows as early as 24 hours after their US telecast time. Starting in September are … [Read more...] about SingTel mio TV unveils pricing for on-demand service Season Pass
StarHub’s Sensasi celebrates first anniversary
Singapore - To celebrate its first anniversary, Sensasi (StarHub channel 40) has lined up a series of Malay entertainment programmes ranging from first-run movies, telemovies, serials to variety programmes on Sensasi. Other than acquired content from countries such as Indonesia and Malaysia, there will be a wider range of entertaining local programmes on the channel. For example, Sensasi has commissioned local programmes such as Syiok Habiss, a variety show where viewers can discover the hottest … [Read more...] about StarHub’s Sensasi celebrates first anniversary
StarHub Launches Video-On-Demand and On Demand Channels
From August 20, StarHub will launch its suite of true on-demand services. Named Demand TV, StarHub’s pay TV customers can look forward to the widest range of quality content that will be available upon their 'demand'. … [Read more...] about StarHub Launches Video-On-Demand and On Demand Channels