Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and StarHub, have reached an out-of-court settlement on disputes pertaining to the 1995 Network Lease Agreement and 2002 Network Lease Agreement entered by SingTel and StarHub Cable Vision Ltd. (formerly known as Singapore Cable Vision Limited). Mr Allen Lew, CEO Singapore of SingTel, said: "We are pleased with the amicable out-of-court settlement. The matter has run its course. The settlement has no material impact on SingTel. It is … [Read more...] about SingTel and StarHub reach settlement on disputes
Channel: Telco
Marlow takes the helm of BigPond Movies
Sydney- Former Network 10 Head of Programming Kristin Marlow has been appointed General Manager, BigPond Movies, telco Telstra's movie downloads and online DVD rentals service. BigPond Group Managing Director, Justin Milne, said Marlow would lead the growth and development of BigPond Movies as it expands its movie libraries and "introduces more Australians to the ease and convenience of BigPond Movies.” Milne added, “BigPond Movies has successfully tapped into the huge potential … [Read more...] about Marlow takes the helm of BigPond Movies
StarHub offers free channels to schools
Singapore– StarHub is offering free subscription of Discovery Channel and Bloomberg Television to public schools in Singapore for 24 months in an effort to provide a learning experience beyond textbooks to students. Discovery Channel showcases documentaries which explore the diversity of the world including Man vs Wild and Man-made Marvels which focus on the subjects of wilderness survival and buildings respectively. Bloomberg Television offers insights into the financial world through its … [Read more...] about StarHub offers free channels to schools
IPTV services to roll out across 30 cities in India over the next two years
Bangalore- IPTV is set to boom in India as various services by state-owned telco BSNL and IPTV content provider IOL Broadband Ltd are expected to roll out across some 30 cities in the next 18-20 months, according to The Economic Times. Building on commercial services already available in Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore and Kolkata, the partners have already struck agreements for 59 cities where IOL Broadband will provide content and marketing functions for the IPTV services, and BSNL will provide access … [Read more...] about IPTV services to roll out across 30 cities in India over the next two years
Al Jazeera chief ‘confident’ on Singapore licence
Singapore – Al Jazeera Managing Director Nigel Parsons has said he is confident the Qatar-based news network will be successful in its bid to launch in Singapore. Al Jazeera has applied to Singapore’s broadcast industry regulator, the Media Development of Singapore (MDA) for a licence to broadcast on SingTel’s newly-launched IPTV pay-TV service. The MDA has been quoted as saying that the network’s application was being assessed “based on criteria such as public … [Read more...] about Al Jazeera chief ‘confident’ on Singapore licence
StarHub adds three new channels to its Sports Group
Singapore– StarHub is adding Goal TV 1, Goal TV 2 and the new dedicated English Premier League (EPL) channel, Football Channel, to its cable TV Sports Group package from August 11, 2007. That will bring Sports Group channels from four to seven. StarHub will also stream EPL matches airing on Football Channel live via value-added services i.View and MobileTV Xtra for its broadband and mobile customers respectively at no extra charge until the end of the EPL season in May 2008. StarHub will … [Read more...] about StarHub adds three new channels to its Sports Group
