Singapore – Changes to StarHub Digital Cable’s offering packages are expected to be announced later this week and rolled out end-May 2008. Channels in the Family Plus (higher) tier are expected to be re-grouped by genre and sold as different packs – with some migrating to newly-created packages in the basic tier. Asked about the repackaging, a StarHub spokesperson said, “We will make the necessary announcements to the media whenever we make any changes to our product … [Read more...] about StarHub channel repackaging expected this week
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Discovery to integrate India and Asia
Delhi/Singapore – From July 1, 2008, Discovery Networks International will integrate its businesses in India and Asia, promoting Rahul Johri, senior vice president, advertising sales, Discovery Networks India, to senior vice president and country manager, to take on management responsibility for India. Johri reports to Tom Keaveny, executive vice president and managing director, Discovery Networks Asia. Deepak Shourie, executive vice president and managing director, Discovery Networks … [Read more...] about Discovery to integrate India and Asia
PTS flags off HDTV trial in Taiwan
Taipei – Taiwanese pubcaster PTS flagged of a new era in politics and broadcasting in Taiwan with the rollout of a trial HD free-to-air channel HiHD with the live broadcast of the inauguration ceremony for the Republic’s newly-elected president, Ma Ying-jeou on May 16, 2008 in Taipei. The National Communications Commission issue a one-year HDTV trial license to PTS at 566-572MHz for the May 15 launch of the HiHD service, which was extended May 20 to the island’s northern and … [Read more...] about PTS flags off HDTV trial in Taiwan
AAAN’s The Biography Channel to roll out in Singapore and the Philippines
Singapore – AETN All Asia Networks’ (AAAN) The Biography Channel (BIO) is set to debut May 27, 2008 in Singapore on StarHub Digital Cable and on various cable operators in the Philippines. BIO is the third channel to roll out from AAAN, the JV between A&E Television Networks (AETN) and ASTRO All Asia Entertainment Networks Limited (ASTRO), following The History Channel and Crime & Investigation Network which are already airing across the region. BIO provides factual entertainment … [Read more...] about AAAN’s The Biography Channel to roll out in Singapore and the Philippines
AXN Beyond set for Singapore bow
Singapore – StarHub and SPE Networks-Asia will launch AXN spin-off channel AXN Beyond on StarHub Digital Cable from May 27, 2008. Singapore becomes AXN Beyond’s third territory, adding to Hong Kong’s now TV and SkyCable in the Philippines. AXN Beyond offers a mix of programming across genres including sci-fi, mystery, fantasy, horror, suspense, paranormal, and supernatural. Shows include dramas Lost and Supernatural, mystery and fantasy series Pushing Daisies, as well as … [Read more...] about AXN Beyond set for Singapore bow
SingTel adds TRACE, launches mio TV on Mobile
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) has announced the launch of its mio TV on Mobile service, and brought on international urban music and culture TV channel TRACE to its mio TV IPTV service. “With Singapore’s high mobile penetration rate and SingTel’s customer base of over 2.5 million mobile users, the largest in Singapore, it makes sense to offer compelling content on our mobile platform so that Singaporeans have access to their favourite mio TV content … [Read more...] about SingTel adds TRACE, launches mio TV on Mobile