Singapore – StarHub has added two more channels to its offering of HD channels. The new channels – Ginx (HD) and Travel Channel HD will be available from 30 July as part of the Basic HD Upsize Group. Both channels will also be available on-the-go through StarHub’s TV Anywhere value-added service. Upon opting in to TV Anywhere, customers can watch the channels on starhubtv.com via any Internet-enabled PC, Mac, iPad or tablet. The channels will also be made available to StarHub … [Read more...] about Singapore’s StarHub expands HD offering
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Giulio Dorrucci knew the battle was lost when an iPhone turned up on his desk back in 2008. Elegant and with a touch screen interface, it looked every bit the much-touted “third screen” to watch video on. For Dorrucci, who helms Singapore startup PGK Media, which works on mobile TV using terrestrial digital TV broadcasts, it became clear even in the early days that users would soon turn to TV or media streamed over a cellphone network rather than the flavour at the time, the – … [Read more...] about Networking content
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
AMC/Sundance increases distribution
New York – AMC/Sundance Channel Global announced additional carriage for Sundance Channel and WE tv with major distributors in five countries across Europe and Asia for its international television networks and video-on-demand (VOD) services. Sundance Channel and WE tv are expanding their reach into Asia, with two new launches in Taiwan. Both brands are launching as high definition channels in the country on DishHD, a pay TV platform, and on Chunghwa, Taiwan’s largest telecom … [Read more...] about AMC/Sundance increases distribution
Japan discovers 3D VOD
Singapore - Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific (DNAP) today announced it will start distributing 3D programmes in Japan for the first time. 3D content will be made available through J:COM On Demand, a VOD service operated by Jupiter Telecom, and LISMO Video Store, operated by KDDI. “This 3D content offering provides viewers with a ‘closest to real’ viewing experience from the comfort of their own homes. It is a small initial step, but I am excited that we have begun moving into … [Read more...] about Japan discovers 3D VOD
