Paris – High Definition TV continues to gain ground across the broadcast satellites operated by Eutelsat Communications with the 240 HD channels launched in 2016 equalling the total number launched during the previous two years. The symbolic landmark of 1,000 channels was crossed this month with the launch at Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD neighbourhood of CGTN HD, the news and current affairs channel of China’s CCTV media organisation, marking its first foray into HDTV in Europe. Eutelsat’s key video … [Read more...] about Eutelsat hits milestone
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Lifetime Turkey launches
Istanbul– A+E Networks’ internationally renowned channel Lifetime, is set to launch in Turkey as a Free-To-Air (FTA) channel, featuring award-winning TV shows, first-run TV movies and record-setting unscripted series from the renowned channel which reaches more than a 150 million households worldwide. Lifetime Turkey will also rollout popular formats adapted for Turkey’s audience. At launch, Lifetime Turkey will unveil its tagline, “This World Is Mine.” The prime time and late night … [Read more...] about Lifetime Turkey launches
Malaysia’s PSSB wins Digital TV service bid
Cyberjaya - After a final round of tender evaluation, the MalaysianCommunications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has named Puncak Semangat Sdn Bhd (PSSB) as the successful bidder to build, operate and manage the infrastructure for Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcast (DTTB) service in Malaysia. This in turn will allow for the digital dividend to be reaped and thus pave the way for more high speed mobile broadband services in the 700 MHz band. MCMC issued a tender on 22 … [Read more...] about Malaysia’s PSSB wins Digital TV service bid
Aussie FTA TV plans for HbbTV
According to Financial Review, Australian free-to-air television is about to undergo a technological revolution that will enable networks to marry broadcasting with the internet, creating another threat to pay-TV. Industry representative body Freeview Australia is working with the local free-to-air (FTA) networks and TV manufacturers on a coordinated launch of HbbTV next year. HbbTV will enable local FTA TV networks to deliver programmes and other content over both broadcast … [Read more...] about Aussie FTA TV plans for HbbTV
CCTV caters to Chinese Diaspora
London / Beijing – China Central Television (CCTV) has launched three of its channels in the UK, targeting Chinese speaking audiences there. The Chinese network is using Vision IPTV’s internet broadcasting platform FreeviewHD channel 111, to deliver content. Viewers visiting channel 111 with an internet connected television or set top box have access via an onscreen carousel to these free-to-air channels of live 24/7 broadcast. The three CCTV channels are; CCTV Channel 9, which … [Read more...] about CCTV caters to Chinese Diaspora
MediaCorp to air Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
Singapore - MediaCorp today announced it will be the official free-to-air broadcaster for the inaugural 2010 Youth Olympic Games (YOG). Its network of television, radio, newspaper, and online platforms will deliver the content for YOG to the homes of Singapore viewers, listeners and readers from 14 to 26 August 2010. Starting 31 May, online portal www.xinmsn.com/yog goes live with news, blogs, telecast schedules, medal tallies, trivia, Team Singapore athlete profiles, photos and videos, … [Read more...] about MediaCorp to air Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games