The Singapore High Court ordered Singapore internet service providers to block the access to 17 sites associated with piracy streaming, and 41 domains that are linked to illicit streaming device (ISD) applications. The ruling comes as networks including BBC Studios, Discovery, the Premiere League, La Liga, and TVB sought an order from the Singapore High Court on 19 June. According to a press release from the Asia Video Industry Association (AVIA), “piracy streaming websites and illicit … [Read more...] about The Singapore High Court has blocked dozens of illicit streaming sites
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High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
The High Court ordered Singapore’s internet service providers to block access to popular illegal applications that are frequently sold pre-loaded on android TV boxes, which are also known as illicit streaming devices (ISDs). These apps . They are preloaded on TV boxes which are overtly sold in retail outlets such as Sim Lim Square, IT exhibitions and on popular e-markets. The application and illicit streaming device (ISD) ecosystem is impacting all businesses involved in the production and … [Read more...] about High Court orders Internet service providers to block access to ISDs
now TV wins rights to La Liga
Hong Kong – PCCW Media Limited, which operates Hong Kong’s pay-TV service now TV, has been awarded exclusive rights to broadcast Liga Nacional de Futbol Profesional (“La Liga”) in Hong Kong for the next three football seasons to 2017/18. The Spanish La Liga is one of the best and most popular football leagues in the world, currently featuring some of the world’s top players including Barcelona’s strikers Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr and Luis Suárez, Real … [Read more...] about now TV wins rights to La Liga
Dutch Premium TV channel acquires Spanish La Liga soccer rights
Amsterdam – Dutch Premium TV channel Sport1, a subsidiary of the largest international cable company Liberty Global, has once again acquired the broadcast rights to Spain’s top soccer competition. La Liga’s games will be televised live exclusively on Sport1. The acquisition includes the rights to live broadcasts and extended highlights on TV and broadband Internet. At least six games from the Spanish competition will be televised for each round. All games will be provided live … [Read more...] about Dutch Premium TV channel acquires Spanish La Liga soccer rights
FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
Singapore – FOX International Channels (FIC) announced on July 4 that it will implement a wide-scale upgrade to its FOX Sports Asia network, effective August 15. The change will see the network rebrand its portfolio of channels which currently include FOX Sports, FOX Sports Plus HD, STAR Sports to FOX Sports, FOX Sports 2 and FOX Sports 3, all of which will be available in both SD and HD. This change will take effect in all countries across Asia where FOX Sports network channels are … [Read more...] about FOX Sports to undergo network rebranding across Asia
EPL rights for Vietnam goes to K+
Hanoi - K+ Satellite Digital Television announced their ownership of the broadcast rights of popular football leagues, now available on three K+ channels. Additional broadcast rights of football leagues include Bundesliga, League One, League Two and the qualification matches and international friendly matches of the World Cup 2014 by UEFA and CONMEBEL. Following the last two seasons, K+ will broadcast all football matches of 38 rounds of the 2012-2013 EPL including weekday matches and … [Read more...] about EPL rights for Vietnam goes to K+