Rennes, France — Thomson Video Networks announced on May 29 that new Indonesian direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service VIVA+ has installed a ViBE™ VS7000 multi-screen video system in order to bring this summer's FIFA World Cup 2014 to pay-TV viewers in Indonesia. A World Cup 2014 licensed broadcaster, VIVA+ launched its first product, Ultimate World Cup TV, in April. Football fans in Indonesia will be able to enjoy all 64 main games for the event on nine Ultimate World Cup … [Read more...] about VIVA+ brings World Cup 2014 to pay-TV viewers in Indonesia
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VIVA+ to deploy Newtec equipment to deliver its content
Jakarta, Indonesia and Sint-Niklass, Belgium – New Indonesian prepaid Direct-To-Home (DTH) satellite service VIVA+ announced on May 27 that it will deploy Newtec equipment to deliver all of its content, initially consisting of two HD and 35 SD channels. The DTH platform, which launched in April 2014 to coincide with the World Cup, is featuring nine premium value “Ultimate World Cup Channels” dedicated to broadcasting the upcoming World Cup taking place in Brazil between … [Read more...] about VIVA+ to deploy Newtec equipment to deliver its content
Global Eagle to provide in-flight entertainment content for Garuda Indonesia
Los Angeles, California – Global Eagle Entertainment Inc., announced on May 21 that it has been selected by Indonesia’s flag carrier, Garuda Indonesia, to provide in-flight entertainment (IFE) content to its passengers. Recently awarded “World Best Economy Class” by SkyTrax and “Best in Region: Asia & Australasia” by the APEX Awards, Garuda Indonesia continues to evolve its business and deliver continuous and better service improvements to … [Read more...] about Global Eagle to provide in-flight entertainment content for Garuda Indonesia
Australia Network strikes Indonesian television deal
Indonesians will have access to Australian television content like never before in a landmark deal struck between Indonesia's largest media company, the MNC Group, and ABC International's Australia Network television service. Similar to the reciprocal partnership Australia Network has with China's Shanghai Media Group, the Indonesian agreement will see a month of dedicated Australian coverage on three of MNC's free-to-air terrestrial channels during May, titled Window on Australia. Australian … [Read more...] about Australia Network strikes Indonesian television deal
VIVA+ launches new DTH services on AsiaSat 5
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Company Limited (AsiaSat) and PT. Digital Media announced on April 22 the launch of VIVA+, a brand new prepaid direct-to-home (DTH) satellite service utilising multiple Ku-band transponders on AsiaSat 5 at 100.5 degrees East to serve the fast-growing Indonesian pay DTH market. The new DTH offering will initially consist of 2 HD and 35 SD channels including the “9 Ultimate World Cup Channels” dedicated to broadcast the upcoming FIFA … [Read more...] about VIVA+ launches new DTH services on AsiaSat 5
TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
What were the main objectives for TVB to be present here this year? FILMART is a very important event — it’s the second largest TV and film industry exhibition in the world — and as the leading TV station in Hong Kong, we have to be present. And it’s also encouraged by the HKTDC (Hong Kong Trade Development Council) to promote the industry. Our role is quite special. We are a TV station, and we produce programmes ourselves. We have our own production team, our own TVB … [Read more...] about TVA Web Exclusive: Interview with Sherman Lee, Controller, International Business, TVBI
