Bishkek, Moscow, Paris – Eutelsat Communications announced at this year’s CSTB Expo in Moscow, that it has signed a multi-year agreement with RPO RMTR, the public broadcaster of the Kyrgyz Republic, that will accelerate the country’s switch to a fully digital broadcasting environment. RPO RMTR is using the high-power service area of the EUTELSAT 70B satellite to broadcast a free-to-air platform of national channels to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) towers and direct to … [Read more...] about Eutelsat signs with Kyrgyz Republic
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RTHK launches full DTT channels
With the launch of digital terrestrial television (DTT) services in January 2014 by Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK), the public is enjoying more choices in addition to the services delivered by the existing commercial-free TV broadcasters. The three high-definition channels – namely RTHK TV 31, RTHK 32 and RTHK 33 – provide a wide variety of programmes. RTHK TV 31 is an integrated channel offering programmes on current affairs, education, information, culture, arts and dramas. … [Read more...] about RTHK launches full DTT channels
DTT growth and piracy ignite insightful discussions at CASBAA 2013
Hong Kong – Asia Pacific’s exploding pay-TV market, piracy and the challenges of regulations took the spotlight on the first day of the CASBAA Convention 2013, entitled Change is ON THE AIR. Starring global and Asian industry leaders, regulators, media personalities and technologists, the conference discussed key opportunities and concerns that are shaping the media and broadcasting industry. “This year’s Convention celebrates change in all its many forms in the … [Read more...] about DTT growth and piracy ignite insightful discussions at CASBAA 2013
China’s StarTimes expands in Africa with SES
Luxembourg – SES has announced that StarTimes Communication Network Technology, China’s most influential system integrator, technology provider and network operator, has signed a 10-year contract on SES-5 at 5 degrees East to expand its media footprint in Africa and deliver direct-to-home (DTH) broadcast services across the continent. StarTimes, which is the fastest-growing digital TV operator Africa and has over 2.6 million digital terrestrial television (DTT) … [Read more...] about China’s StarTimes expands in Africa with SES
ArirangTV now available in Russia and Tanzania
Korea’s ArirangTV will be launched on Russia's IPTV operator Rostelecom as well as two cable operators, MTS and ER-telecom, starting from July 2013. Hereafter, the channel will be made accessible to all regions within the country. ArirangTV first debuted in Moscow, Russia in 2000 with subtitling services provided from March 2008. ArirangTV also acquired the official broadcasting license in Russia in 2011. In 2013, ArirangTV began to provide ratings in all of its programmes as per Russian … [Read more...] about ArirangTV now available in Russia and Tanzania
ABS-CBN invests in digital to deliver clear TV viewing for Filipinos
ABS-CBN Corporation has announced that it would be investing in digital terrestrial television (DTV) and cable TV to bring clear TV viewing to millions of Filipino households that continue to make do with poor picture and audio quality. According to ABS-CBN DTV marketing head Miguel Mercado, ABS-CBN has been investing heavily on infrastructure and test broadcast activities in the past six years to ensure a smooth transition to DTT, which offers viewers digital clear picture and sound for all … [Read more...] about ABS-CBN invests in digital to deliver clear TV viewing for Filipinos
