Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), in partnership with ESPN Star Sports (ESS), has secured the rights to broadcast the London 2012 Olympic Games. As the largest Pay-TV platform across the region with the rights to broadcast the London Games, ESS will feature round-the-clock coverage across 13 channels (10 in HD), available on mio TV with free access for all its subscribers. To deliver an even more engaging experience, SingTel is also working with ESS and the IOC to … [Read more...] about SingTel to air London Games
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New perspective on news
Singapore – International news channel France 24 launches on Singtel’s mio TV today. The round the clock network offers programmes in English (Channel 41) and French (Channel 40), providing a French perspective on world news as well as in-depth analysis on pressing issues. Brice Bertrand, Distribution Director Asia Pacific, tells TV ASIA Plus that Singapore is an important market and France 24 aims to achieve 5,000 subscriptions in the first year. He adds that that there are plans to … [Read more...] about New perspective on news
mio TV launches Hokkien channel
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) announced that mio TV will launch a new self-packaged Asian entertainment channel, Jia Le (Channel 88), focused on Hokkien and Mandarin content, on 29 August 2011. The 24-hour channel will feature the latest Hokkien and Mandarin dramas and variety shows, sourced mainly from producers in Taiwan and the rest of the region. “We are launching this channel because more than 40 per cent of Chinese Singaporeans are Hokkien” … [Read more...] about mio TV launches Hokkien channel
mio TV promises interactive BPL season
Singapore – mio TV announced plans for its second Barclays Premiere League (BPL) season, promising a more interactive experience with more High Definition (HD) and 3D live matches. In the upcoming season, viewers can look forward to the engaging experience of ‘being at the game’ with a live match in 3D on Channel 111 every month. As with last season, mio TV will show all 380 games live and more than 200 matches in HD. Channels 103 and 104 have been upgraded to HD and the … [Read more...] about mio TV promises interactive BPL season
TVA Exclusive: Travel Channel treks into Singapore
London – Travel Channel International launches today on Singapore’s mio TV. The programming lineup will include shows such as World’s Greatest Motorcycle Rides, Trabant Trek, Planet Sports, Indian Times, and Inside Luxury Travel. “Our customers have always indicated that travel is a category that they are passionate about,” said Mr Goh Seow Eng, Chief, Digital Home, SingTel. “We actively seek to provide a well-rounded selection of content to enrich our … [Read more...] about TVA Exclusive: Travel Channel treks into Singapore
Bloomberg Television launches on SingTel mio TV
Singapore - Bloomberg Television has launched as a basic service on SingTel's IPTV platform mio TV. This launch of Bloomberg Television on SingTel's IPTV platform is an important distribution initiative as it will allow Bloomberg TV to reach 100 percent of mioTV subscribers. With the new deal with SingTel mio TV, Bloomberg Television is now the only international business news channel available across both pay TV platforms in Singapore. As a result, Bloomberg Television's distribution will … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Television launches on SingTel mio TV