Sydney- Telco Telstra today launched BigPondTV, offering an array of TV series, made-for-mobile programs, sports and music videos, on its Next G mobile network. Among the major sporting events on offer are AFL and NRL matches and V8 Supercars. Another offering is an exclusive 'behind-the-scenes' series from pop group Silverchair. BigPond Group Managing Director Justin Milne said the line-up and the unmatched coverage of the Next G network meant fans could view some of their favourite shows when … [Read more...] about BigPond TV launches Down Under
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SingTel pay-TV announcement expected Friday
Singapore– SingTel is expected to make an announcement this Friday, July 20, regarding its IPTV service. SingTel has kept its IPTV plans closely under wraps since losing out on lucrative rights to EPL soccer. But it is thought the new pay TV service may be bundled with other services under SingTel’s ‘mio’ offering. … [Read more...] about SingTel pay-TV announcement expected Friday
Korea’s KT joins with NHN to enhance MegaTV IPTV service
Korean telco KT has signed a deal with NHN Corporation, Korea's leading internet company operating search portal Naver and game portal Hangame, to collaborate on IPTV services. The arrangement will enable KT to offer real-time Internet search features simultaneously during a TV program on its IPTV service Mega TV. For example, Mega TV viewers can instantly search and acquire information on characters in soap operas and movies through the Internet search feature, while watching the program. KT … [Read more...] about Korea’s KT joins with NHN to enhance MegaTV IPTV service
SingTel to lead Aussie broadband bid
Singapore– G9, a SingTel-led group of companies is to bid to build a high-speed broadband network in Australia. G9 will comprise SingTel’s Australian operation Optus, PowerTel, Macquarie Telecom Group, Soul, ii-Net and New Zealand Telecom Corp’s AAPT unit. Broadband is reportedly a hot topic in the run-up to Australia’s national elections, amid criticism that the country’s broadband speeds currently lag behind other nations. … [Read more...] about SingTel to lead Aussie broadband bid
Proud to be Chinese
P2bChi and MTV Asia are joining forces to salute the talent of 'New China' with an online competition in which consumers will be asked to write and perform their own songs in English or Mandarin, based around the theme Proud To Be Chinese. Songs voted by consumers as being the best will be marketed and released by EMI South East Asia. In the second part of the competition, aspiring young film directors in the region will be invited to create and produce a video for the debut single by Scott Hui, … [Read more...] about Proud to be Chinese
SingTel to lead Aussie broadband bid
Singapore – G9, a SingTel-led group of companies is to bid to build a high-speed broadband network in Australia. G9 will comprise SingTel’s Australian operation Optus, PowerTel, Macquarie Telecom Group, Soul, ii-Net and New Zealand Telecom Corp’s AAPT unit. Broadband is reportedly a hot topic in the run-up to Australia’s national elections, amid criticism that the country’s broadband speeds currently lag behind other nations. … [Read more...] about SingTel to lead Aussie broadband bid