JAKARTA – beIN SPORT, a global sports broadcaster, and MP & Silva, a leading international media company, announced their partnership to launch beIN SPORT in Indonesia. beIN SPORT will launch three high-definition channels featuring a world class line-up of football content, led by the most extensive and complete coverage of the Barclays Premier League (BPL), as well as other compelling top sports events such as the 17th Asian Games INCHEON 2014. The channels will be … [Read more...] about beIN SPORT in partnership with MP & Silva to launch in Indonesia
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Ministry rejects SingTel’s appeal against cross-carrying BPL
Singapore’s Ministry of Communications and Information (MCI) has decided not to grant a stay of MDA’s direction after SingNet Pte Ltd applied for a stay of the Media Development Authority of Singapore’s (MDA) to cross-carry the Barclays Premier League (BPL) live matches on April 26, 2013 over three seasons from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016 . SingNet will be required to continue its efforts in making the necessary arrangements to cross-carry the upcoming BPL season in view of … [Read more...] about Ministry rejects SingTel’s appeal against cross-carrying BPL
SingTel to appeal against MDA’s latest direction to cross-carry BPL
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has issued a direction ordering SingTel's mio TV to cross-carry all live matches from the upcoming three seasons of the Barclays Premier League (BPL) with rival operator StarHub, starting from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016. SingNet Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of SingTel, has since informed the Minister for Communications and Information of its intention to appeal against the Direction issued by the MDA. The Minister for Communications and … [Read more...] about SingTel to appeal against MDA’s latest direction to cross-carry BPL
StarHub TV says it can now negotiate for rights to Barclays Premier League
Singapore – StarHub TV has finally entered negotiations for broadcast rights to Barclays Premier League. This comes five months after SingTel’s mio TV secured the rights on a non-exclusive basis in October 2012, which industry observers TV ASIA Plus spoke to believe might be “exclusive in disguise”. Below is a statement from Ms Jeannie Ong, Head, Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, StarHub: “We are finally able to open negotiations with the … [Read more...] about StarHub TV says it can now negotiate for rights to Barclays Premier League
BREAKING: MDA fines SingTel mio S$180,000 for TV service disruption
Singapore – The Media Development Authority (MDA) has fined SingTel S$180,000 for a disruption to its mio TV service on 13 May 2012. Investigations revealed the island-wide disruption affected some 115,000 mio TV subscribers who were tuning-in to the concluding matches of the 2011/2012 Barclays Premier League (BPL) season on 13 May 2012. Some of the affected areas included Yishun, Choa Chu Kang, Clementi, Bukit Timah, Toa Payoh, Marine Parade, Punggol and Pasir Ris. Viewers … [Read more...] about BREAKING: MDA fines SingTel mio S$180,000 for TV service disruption
TrueVisions launches new True Knowledge package
Bangkok – TrueVisions has introduced the new True Knowledge package, delivering new varieties of content across over 90 channels (up from 78 channels originally) by the end of April. The monthly fee has also been reduced to 299 baht per month from 495 baht, together with free after-sale service throughout membership period. The package is aimed at viewers who are looking for quality content at an affordable price. It is easily accessible for viewers nationwide, with an extra promotional … [Read more...] about TrueVisions launches new True Knowledge package