English Premier League giants Manchester United have signed up Hong Kong's PCCW as their official broadcaster in the southern Chinese city. PCCW said the deal was the first of its type in the territory. Under the partnership, PCCW's Now TV, the city's largest pay-TV provider, will be the official broadcaster of the football club's MUTV channel for the next three years, according to a company statement. Manchester United games will be available on delay on PCCW's online platform and on its mobile … [Read more...] about ManU sign Hong Kong’s PCCW as official broadcaster
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PCCW becomes the official quadruple-play partner of Manchester United in Hong Kong
Hong Kong - PCCW has entered into a partnership with Manchester United (Man Utd) that makes the company the official integrated telecommunications partner and official broadcast partner of Man Utd in Hong Kong - the first such arrangement in the territory. Through this partnership, now TV will in the next three years become the Official Broadcaster of MUTV in Hong Kong with the exclusive broadcasting rights of MUTV, MUTV Online and MU Mobile contents. These will also be available on PCCW's other … [Read more...] about PCCW becomes the official quadruple-play partner of Manchester United in Hong Kong
PCCW signs exclusive deal with MP & Silva for French Ligue 1
Hong Kong/Singapore – PCCW and MP & Silva, a leading international sports marketing agency, have signed an agreement on the Hong Kong media rights of French Ligue 1 for the next two seasons (2010/11 – 2011/12). PCCW’s now TV has acquired the media rights to deliver coverage of Ligue 1 live matches across each of the two seasons via PCCW’s quadruple-play platforms of now TV, PCCW Mobile, PCCW eye/eye2 and now.com.hk. The agreement marks the fifth successive Asia-Pacific … [Read more...] about PCCW signs exclusive deal with MP & Silva for French Ligue 1
PCCW reports annual results for 2009
Hong Kong - PCCW Limited reported the audited consolidated results of the company and its subsidiaries for the year ended 31 December 2009. "Against a backdrop of economic downturn, intense market competition and adverse regulatory decisions, the Company recorded a satisfactory performance in 2009," said PCCW in a statement. Consolidated profit attributable to equity holders of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2009 jumped 18% to HK$1,506 million. Core EBITDA for the year ended … [Read more...] about PCCW reports annual results for 2009
PCCW to apply for free-to-air TV license
Hong Kong - PCCW announced it will submit an application in the "near future" for a free-to-air (FTA) TV license. "PCCW notes that the government is accepting ad hoc requests for FTA TV licenses," the telecommunications provider said in a statement. "With its ubiquitous terrestrial and wireless networks, taken together with its quality local content production capabilities, PCCW has decided to apply for a FTA TV license." PCCW believes the application "will be in the interests of the consumers … [Read more...] about PCCW to apply for free-to-air TV license
PCCW to apply for free-to-air TV license
Hong Kong - PCCW announced it will submit an application in the “near future” for a free-to-air (FTA) TV license. “PCCW notes that the government is accepting ad hoc requests for FTA TV licenses,” the telecommunications provider said in a statement. "With its ubiquitous terrestrial and wireless networks, taken together with its quality local content production capabilities, PCCW has decided to apply for a FTA TV license." PCCW believes the application "will be in the … [Read more...] about PCCW to apply for free-to-air TV license
