The number of paying IPTV subscribers in the Asia-Pacific region overtook paying satellite TV ones in 2015, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. Covering 22 countries, the fifth edition of the Digital TV Asia-Pacific Forecasts report states that IPTV growth is far from over with 123.5 million subscribers expected by 2021. China will contribute 78.4 million IPTV subs (or nearly two-thirds of the region’s total) by 2021. Of the 314 million digital TV homes to be added between … [Read more...] about IPTV surpass satellite TV
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The QYOU in Asia-Pacific
Dublin / Singapore- Multi Channels Asia (MCA) has announced a partnership deal with The QYOU, curator of internet video for the TV Everywhere market, to bring The QYOU’s TV formats to Asia and the Pacific for the first time. By expanding into Asia-Pacific, The QYOU continues its rapid growth across more than 35 countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. … [Read more...] about The QYOU in Asia-Pacific
All That Matters
Singapore- The award-winning All That Matters festival will be hosted this September, 11-15 by Marina Bay Sands. Fully supported by the Singapore government, the conference will bring Music Matters, Sports Matters and Digital Matters events all under one roof. Recognised as the gateway to the Asian entertainment industry, All That Matters is a unique “Business2Business2Fan” festival experience, expected to attract thousands of executives and fans from all over the world. … [Read more...] about All That Matters
Airbus in Australia for Skynet
A brand new purpose-built satellite ground station has been established in Adelaide, to land Airbus Defence and Space’s Skynet secure military satellite communications. The Australian facility extends an existing chain of teleports in France, Germany, Norway, the UK and the USA, providing global coverage in both fixed and mobile satellite services. This worldwide teleport network provides global coverage for connectivity services by providing the link between the satellite constellation and … [Read more...] about Airbus in Australia for Skynet
CNN and SkyNet Myanmar collaborate
Yangon- CNN International Commercial announced a historic news affiliate and consultation agreement between Turner Broadcasting System Asia Pacific, Inc., the distributor of CNN International in the Asia-Pacific region, and Shwe Than Lwin Media Co., Ltd., (known as ‘SkyNet Myanmar’) to help the company launch the country’s first 24-hour local language news network, Channel One. As part of this multi-year agreement, SkyNet will receive detailed consultation and comprehensive training from … [Read more...] about CNN and SkyNet Myanmar collaborate
MPA and STVF partner
Shanghai / Hong Kong- Media Partners Asia (MPA) and Shanghai TV Festival (STVF) announced a partnership to collaborate on the first ever knowledge exchange forum at the STVF in Shanghai on June 10, 2016. China & the Global Video Opportunity Forum unite leaders from TV and digital video industries in China, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. The exclusive thought leadership forum sets the stage for a cultural exchange between domestic and international media players and provides a … [Read more...] about MPA and STVF partner