Seoul- Korean telco and broadband operator KT announced Sept. 4 that its pre-IPTV service, Mega TV, will be available nationwide to its 6.5 million Megapass broadband subscribers. The company had been offering test services in Seoul and surrounding regions. Mega TV provides VOD and interactive TV services including an electronic program guide, but not real time broadcasting as in a full IPTV service due to regulatory limitations. Programming includes movies, sports, culture, animation, … [Read more...] about KT’s Mega TV to roll out nationwide
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China Mobile rings up a deal with China Radio International
Beijing- China Mobile has signed a deal with China Radio International (CRI) to cooperate on mobile television service, using China Mobile’s GSM network platform and CRI’s content, which includes Olympics programs co-produced by Beijing TV Station and CRI. CRI is the third organization in mainland China to be granted a mobile television business license by China’s State Administration of Radio Film and Television (SARFT), following Shanghai Media Group and CCTV International. … [Read more...] about China Mobile rings up a deal with China Radio International
BT boosts presence in China
Dalian/Shanghai - BT has announced the launch of a Technology and Service Centre based in Dalian and a Research & Development Centre based in Shanghai. Ben Verwaayen, CEO of BT Group, Francois Barrault, CEO of BT Global Services and Bill Lam, Vice President for North-East Asia, pointed to both centres as a further demonstration of the importance of the Chinese market to BT. BT’s Dalian Technology and Service Centre will provide software development as well as service delivery and a variety … [Read more...] about BT boosts presence in China
Australia – Singapore sign screen co-production agreement
Canberra- Australia’s Minister for the Arts, Senator George Brandis, and Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, George Yeo, on Sept. 7 signed a joint Australia–Singapore film and television co-production agreement. The agreement will make both governments' film and television production incentives available to producers and will cover the production of new media projects. “Australia and Singapore already enjoy a strong bilateral relationship and this treaty with the … [Read more...] about Australia – Singapore sign screen co-production agreement
Heroes’ stars ‘overwhelmed’ by Asian reception
Singapore – Stars of NBC-Universal’s cult hit Heroes were overwhelmed by their reception in the region. In Singapore thanks to STAR World, as part of the Heroes World Tour 2007, cast members Masi Oka, Greg Grunberg, Ali Larter and Sendil Ramamurthy spent generous amounts of time with contest winners, then with more than 100 members of the press, and an 800-strong crowd at an afternoon mall appearance. Asked by Television Asia when it really hit home that the show was a success, not … [Read more...] about Heroes’ stars ‘overwhelmed’ by Asian reception
SingTel and StarHub settle network lease disputes
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and StarHub have reached an out-of-court settlement on disputes pertaining to the 1995 Network Lease Agreement and 2002 Network Lease Agreement entered by SingTel and StarHub Cable Vision Ltd. (formerly known as Singapore Cable Vision Limited). Allen Lew, CEO Singapore of SingTel, said: "We are pleased with the amicable out-of-court settlement. The matter has run its course. The settlement has no material impact on SingTel. It is time to … [Read more...] about SingTel and StarHub settle network lease disputes