Kuala Lumpur - Astro launched ASTRO B.yond, a multi-phased innovative service starting with the first ever HD broadcast. ASTRO B.yond offers more innovative services which will be introduced in phases. Along with the first ever HD broadcast in Malaysia, a new and improved Electronic Programming Guide (EPG) designed for better viewer interface will be introduced. In 2010, ASTRO aims to be the first in the world to offer video recording through an external hard drive. With this service, customers … [Read more...] about Launch of ASTRO B.yond
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The Biography Channel debuts on Astro
Kuala Lumpur - Astro has replaced the BBC Entertainment with Bio (channel 731) from AETN All Asia Networks. Reaching out to over 67 million TV households worldwide in 23 territories and 10 languages, BIO is the home to the Emmy-Award winning Biography series profiling personalities from Hollywood stars to historical figures, world leaders, business tycoons, artists, monarchs, musicians, and athletes. BIO also offers real-life series, a compelling genre which takes viewers into the chaotic and … [Read more...] about The Biography Channel debuts on Astro
ASTRO nets CASBAA Chairman’s Award
Hong Kong - CASBAA announced the winner of the prestigious Annual CASBAA Chairman's Award for an ‘outstanding contribution to the Asia Pacific multi-channel pay-TV industry over the past 12 months'. The 2009 Award went to the ASTRO DTH platform in Malaysia for ‘Consistently growing revenue in a challenging market'. Rohana Rozhan, CEO of ASTRO said, "We are delighted with CASBAA's recognition of ASTRO's excellent performance in the Asia Pacific's pay-TV market." "In view of the … [Read more...] about ASTRO nets CASBAA Chairman’s Award
Astro wins award at the TV Innovation Awards
Kuala Lumpur - Astro has been announced the winner of the Interactive TV category in this year's TV Innovation Awards ceremony that was held in the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. The TV Innovation Awards recognizes companies that are creating products and services that are driving the new TV paradigm. These corporate companies are judged by an independent panel of distinguished industry experts in the field of telecommunications and digital media, administered by IMS Research … [Read more...] about Astro wins award at the TV Innovation Awards
Malaysia rights tussle touted as rest of region up for grabs
Kuala Lumpur - As SingTel secured the EPL rights that they describe as ‘game-changing', bidding for English Premier League soccer is reported to have gone to a second round in Malaysia, and for the region. In Malaysia, still in the running are Astro and Telekom Malaysia which, like SingTel, wants to boost subscriber numbers for its IPTV service in competition with dominant DTH operator Astro. But rights for Malaysia are currently with ESPN STAR Sports, as part of a pan-regional rights … [Read more...] about Malaysia rights tussle touted as rest of region up for grabs
Astro looks to HDTV to retain market leadership
Kuala Lumpur - Astro All Asia Networks plc posted a net profit of RM27.8mil for the second quarter ended July 31 compared with a net loss of RM247.3mil in the previous corresponding period, reports The Star Online. However, the pay TV operator's net profit was lower compared with RM34.5mil in the first quarter mainly due to higher finance costs (up by RM13.2mil) and higher cost due to the cessation of the satellite direct-to-home (DTH) business proposal in Indonesia and expenses previously … [Read more...] about Astro looks to HDTV to retain market leadership