Hong Kong – PCCW's IPTV service now TV will debut on April 9, 2008, China Business Network (CBN), a China-focused financial information channel (channel 338), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Media Group (SMG). The agreement was inked between the partners March 5 in Shanghai. CBN is a mainland China multimedia service provider offering financial information in real time to Chinese investors worldwide. The channel provides 12 hours of live programming each day and will add to now … [Read more...] about now TV to debut Chinese financial news channel China Business Network
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Disney Channel SVOD service launches in Hong Kong on now TV
Hong Kong - Disney Channel has launched the Disney Channel subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in Hong Kong on PCCW’s IPTV service, now TV. The broadband service follows Disney Channel Taiwan’s debut of full-length, Mandarin-dubbed and Chinese subtitled programming streamed online. Disney Channel SVOD on now TV is part of Disney’s wider digital media strategy to cater to evolving media consumption habits of children and families who are increasingly adopting digital … [Read more...] about Disney Channel SVOD service launches in Hong Kong on now TV
Disney Channel SVOD service launches in Hong Kong on now TV
Hong Kong - Disney Channel has launched the Disney Channel subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service in Hong Kong on PCCW’s IPTV service, now TV. The broadband service is the second in the region following Disney Channel Taiwan’s debut of full-length, Mandarin-dubbed and Chinese subtitled programming streamed online. Disney Channel SVOD on now TV is part of Disney’s wider digital media strategy to cater to evolving media consumption habits of children and families who are … [Read more...] about Disney Channel SVOD service launches in Hong Kong on now TV
Free wireless and digital promises for Hong Kong
Hong Kong - PCCW-HKT Network Services have been appointed by the government as the contractor to provide free wireless Internet across the SAR. Broadband Internet free Wi-Fi will be accessible at around 350 public locations. The government is targetting over 8,000 wireless hotspots - free and paid for - by mid 2009. And Principal Assistant Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Kevin Choi announced that digital broadcasting will cover half of Hong Kong's population at its initial … [Read more...] about Free wireless and digital promises for Hong Kong
PCCW sole bidder for Hong Kong’s CDMA2000 license
Hong Kong – PCCW proved the sole bidder for Hong Kong's fifth third-generation (3G) CDMA mobile service license. The Office of the Telecommunications Authority declared PCCW won the license after meeting pre-qualification requirements. PCCW is currently designated as the Provisional Successful Bidder, which will be changed to Successful Bidder upon payment of the government's HK$76 million (US$ 9.8 million) Spectrum Utilization Fee and a Performance Bond to the Telecommunication Authority … [Read more...] about PCCW sole bidder for Hong Kong’s CDMA2000 license
Three new BBC Global Channels on Hong Kong’s now TV
Hong Kong – BBC Global Channels, is introducing BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle and CBeebies to television audiences in Hong Kong on now TV, from October 17 2007. The Hong Kong launch of the three thematic channels represents the first time CBeebies will be available to audiences in North Asia, and only the second time that BBC Knowledge and BBC Lifestyle have appeared anywhere in the world. The two channels had their global launch in Singapore in July, and CBeebies rolled out for the first … [Read more...] about Three new BBC Global Channels on Hong Kong’s now TV
