Singapore — Mezzo Live HD Asia will soon be available in the Asia-Pacific region for the first time, after a deal between Globecast, MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd (MEASAT), and Mezzo to deliver the channel via the MEASAT-3 satellite. Mezzo Live HD Asia is a new around-the-clock TV channel for the Asia-Pacific region. Broadcast in French, Mezzo Live HD Asia will be subtitled in 11 regional languages and adapted to the tastes of local markets in Asia to … [Read more...] about Mezzo Live HD to launch in APAC
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TV now 55% digital as analogue switch-off advances globally
Geneva – On the occasion of UN World Television Day, research from the International Telecommunication Union shows that the world has witnessed a massive shift from analogue to digital television, with over 55 percent of households with a TV now receiving a digital signal compared with just 30 percent in 2008.In the developed world, an estimated 81 percent of total households with a TV now receive a digital signal. But the digital switchover is also moving forward apace in the … [Read more...] about TV now 55% digital as analogue switch-off advances globally
Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom
Ericsson has completed the acquisition of Microsoft’s Mediaroom business and TV solution. Together with Ericsson’s existing capability, the acquisition places the firm as the world’s largest, by market share, and brings to Ericsson a skilled team with deep experience in the development and delivery of innovative IPTV services. With a global market share of around 25%, Mediaroom-powered TV services are offered by nearly 60 of the world’s leading operators, delivering … [Read more...] about Ericsson closes acquisition of Microsoft Mediaroom
DW now available on Hong Kong’s TVB
Starting August 5, 2013, subscribers of TVB Network Vision, one of Hong Kong's pay-TV operators, will have access to DW’s 24-hour English language channel. “We are excited to be expanding the distribution of our 24-hour English language channel, encapsulating the quality, breadth and depth of our programming,” commented Petra Schneider, Director of Distribution at DW. “Hong Kong is an important market for DW and our partnership with TVB Network … [Read more...] about DW now available on Hong Kong’s TVB
NHK WORLD TV to start 24-hour broadcast in L.A.
Tokyo - On August 5, 2013, NHK WORLD TV will start round-the-clock broadcasting in the Los Angeles area. The English-language channel from Japan’s public broadcaster, NHK, will be made available to about 3.3-million homes in and around Los Angeles. This will bring NHK WORLD TV’s 24-hour broadcast to more than ten million homes in the U.S., about 1.4 times as many as before. The broadcast will be distributed by KCETLink, an independent public broadcasting … [Read more...] about NHK WORLD TV to start 24-hour broadcast in L.A.
Seven secures rights to Rugby League World Cup 2013
Seven's exclusive broadcast rights to the 2013 Rugby League World Cup is with IMG Media, a division of IMG Worldwide. The network will broadcast all RLWC2013 matches live on 7mate as part of an all-encompassing agreement covering broadcast and subscription television rights, IPTV, interconnected TV, catch-up TV, HbbTV, pay per view, video on demand and digital rights, including online and mobile. IMG Media will oversee the production with matches being produced by the BBC and Premier Sport … [Read more...] about Seven secures rights to Rugby League World Cup 2013
