Seoul - hanarotelecom's IPTV service hanaTV has reached a subscription base of 900,000 to lead the South Korean IPTV market in subscriptions, ahead of rival KT's Mega TV service which registered 567,230 subscribers as of March 2008. Quarterly revenue for Q1 2008 from hanaTV came up to KRW21.3billion (US$21.3million). hanarotelecom posted Q1 2008 revenues of KRW493billion (US$491.5million), a 9.3% increase year-on-year and a 0.9% increase quarter-on-quarter. Revenue growth was attributed to … [Read more...] about hanaTV crosses 900,000 subscribers mark
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Globe Telecom debuts 3G-based mobile TV service
Manila - Filipino telco Globe Telecom has rolled out a 3G-based mobile TV service and is marketing it as part of its 3G video streaming services instead of mobile TV. Globe Telecom is using Massachusetts-based NMS Communications' mobile TV solution, the same technology used by Hong Kong mobile operator CSL and European TV and radio broadcaster RTL Group. Available to Globe subscribers, the service offers six channels which include live feeds from CNN and three local broadcasters as well as … [Read more...] about Globe Telecom debuts 3G-based mobile TV service
StarHub adds Playhouse Disney to Kids Basic Group
Singapore - StarHub will add Playhouse Disney channel to the StarHub Digital Cable's Kids Basic Group from May 1, 2008, to be available at no extra charge to customers using the Hubstation, digital or HD set-top box. Prior to May 2008, Playhouse Disney was offered as an add-on channel to customers at S$4.28 (US$3.15) per month upon subscription to a minimum of three Basic Groups from StarHub Digital Cable's subscription plan. Playhouse Disney joins Cartoon Network, Disney Channel and Nickelodeon … [Read more...] about StarHub adds Playhouse Disney to Kids Basic Group
J:COM announces organizational changes
Tokyo - Japanese MSO, Jupiter Telecommunications Co., Ltd. (J:COM), has announced changes to its organization effective May 1, 2008. Organizational changes include the transfer of the AIT Division from the Corporate Planning & Strategy Unit to the Group Strategy Unit, and the resulting organization being formally renamed as the Business Strategy Unit; as well as the transfer of the Corporate Strategy Department to the Corporate Planning & Strategy Division under the Corporate Planning & Strategy … [Read more...] about J:COM announces organizational changes
National Geographic Channel celebrates decade in Asia
Singapore - National Geographic Channel (NGC) is marking its 10th anniversary in Asia with a regional marketing campaign that includes an inaugural online poll for 30 of the channel's most popular programming from April 30-May 20, 2008. Open to viewers from Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, a special video portal has been created at www.ngcasia.com/top30 to offer 50 video clips of the highest-rated NGC documentaries. Grouped in 6 sub-genres, the 30 … [Read more...] about National Geographic Channel celebrates decade in Asia
MTV Networks Asia spearheads push for integrated strategy
Singapore/Hong Kong - MTV Networks Asia is revitalizing its creative vision and business model, content and work practices across six key markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and China, for a new integrated strategy. Asia is the first region for the initiative to roll out, with the plans slated to go international to enhance content and branding across all territories. The new initiative is expected to enable MTV Asia to leverage its competitive advantages … [Read more...] about MTV Networks Asia spearheads push for integrated strategy