NPR and LG U+ are proud to announce the launch of Tiny Desk Korea, the first-ever international TV format version of NPR’s iconic Tiny Desk Concert series. Up to 52 episodes will be produced, released weekly, and in the same intimate style of the original U.S. series. This is the first format licensing deal for both NPR and LG U+., and the deal was brought together in part by Korea’s top format agency Something Special who will also serve to … [Read more...] about NPR Licenses First-Ever International Version of Iconic Tiny Desk Concerts Series to LG U+ in South Korea, Something Special bridges deal
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Insight TV to launch on LG U+ in South Korea
Insight TV announced on 18 November that its millennial-focused linear UHD HDR service will launch on LG U+ in South Korea. This launch comes after three successful years reaching viewers in South Korea with the Insight TV 4K service on the SKB 4K package and Insight TV programming on the UMAX platform and now means that Insight TV is available on two of the three primary TV platforms in the market. Insight TV will bring its high-quality millennial and youth-focused lifestyle, … [Read more...] about Insight TV to launch on LG U+ in South Korea
BBC Studios launches BBC Lifestyle Channel on major South Korean telecommunications platform LG U+
BBC Studios, the BBC’s main commercial arm, has announced the first launch of its popular BBC Lifestyle channel in South Korea on telecommunications platform LG U+. LG U+ Corp is a South Korean cellular carrier owned by Korea's fourth-largest conglomerate, LG Corporation, and parent company of LG Electronics. LG U+ will be the first platform in South Korea where audiences can watch the BBC Lifestyle channel, which launches on 27th July 2020. BBC Lifestyle is a unique entertainment … [Read more...] about BBC Studios launches BBC Lifestyle Channel on major South Korean telecommunications platform LG U+
LG U+ to Offer New Mobile Customers Three Months of Netflix Service
LG U+ announced that between May to end of June, it will be offering a promotional three months’ subscription of Netflix service to new members who sign up for its unlimited high-speed mobile data plan, who can enjoy the full Netflix experience without worrying about additional costs to their monthly membership fees. This includes gaining access to the complete Netflix content library in Korea, including original titles such as House of Cards, Stranger Things, Okja and Narcos, as well as other … [Read more...] about LG U+ to Offer New Mobile Customers Three Months of Netflix Service
BBC World News HD launches in South Korea
Seoul/ Singapore – The BBC has announced the inaugural launch of BBC World News in HD in South Korea. LG U+ launched the channel to U+ TV subscribers on November 1, 2013.BBC World News is the BBC’s commercially-funded international 24-hour news channel, and leads the way in Asia with native HD from source. Earlier this year the channel started broadcasting from the heart of the BBC Newsroom in new state-of-the-art HD studios in the BBC's new London headquarters.Colin Lawrence, … [Read more...] about BBC World News HD launches in South Korea
Operators abandon ship
Leading operators in Asia-Pacific are now transitioning to Long Term Evolution (LTE) without continuing to offer burdensome unlimited tariffs. This is based on evidence from research firm Ovum, which found that unlimited data tariffs for LTE are unsustainable because of the traffic growth and management issues they generate. Experience is showing that the move to LTE without flat rates can be achieved with positive results. Ovum believes the best method for the transition is to abandon unlimited … [Read more...] about Operators abandon ship
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