The number of paying IPTV subscribers in the Asia-Pacific region overtook paying satellite TV ones in 2015, according to a new report from Digital TV Research. Covering 22 countries, the fifth edition of the Digital TV Asia-Pacific Forecasts report states that IPTV growth is far from over with 123.5 million subscribers expected by 2021. China will contribute 78.4 million IPTV subs (or nearly two-thirds of the region’s total) by 2021. Of the 314 million digital TV homes to be added between … [Read more...] about IPTV surpass satellite TV
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Henan Satellite and Baidu launch TV and online programme
Search engine Baidu Inc's two video units, which together boast China's largest online video providers for registered users, has linked up with Henan Satellite TV to launch the nation's first entertainment show for TV viewers and online users, according to a local report featured on the SARFT portal.The programme, Chinese Character Hero, is the first move after Baidu Inc acquired PPStream Inc in May 2013 and incorporated it into its existing video platform iQiyi.com Inc, the report … [Read more...] about Henan Satellite and Baidu launch TV and online programme
SES certifies ZINWELL’s SAT>IP converter
SES has certified a new SAT>IP converter by Zinwell, one of the major cable TV and set-top box manufacturers in Taiwan. A new standard developed and supported by SES, SAT>IP enables satellite-delivered programmes to be converted into internet protocol (IP) standard at the point of reception in the home. This, in turn, enables households to receive, via their wired or wireless in-home internet distribution system, the full line-up of satellite TV content on a large range of … [Read more...] about SES certifies ZINWELL’s SAT>IP converter
Arabic channels Dubai TV and Dubai Sports join AsiaSat 5
Hong Kong – Asia Satellite Telecommunications Co. Ltd. (AsiaSat) announced that Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) has signed a contract to broadcast two free-to-air satellite channels, Dubai TV and Dubai Sports, throughout the Asia-Pacific region on AsiaSat 5. Dubai TV, the state TV channel of the Emirate of Dubai, broadcasts events and activities taking place in Dubai and in the UAE along with local news, financial programmes and Arabic family dramas to a wide global audience. The Dubai … [Read more...] about Arabic channels Dubai TV and Dubai Sports join AsiaSat 5
SES furthers commitment, widens footprint in APAC
CommunicAsia 2012 – Singapore – The increasing growth of the direct-to-home (DTH) market in the Asia-Pacific and the growing demand for high-definition (HD) content are driving the demand for satellite capacity in the region. Deepak Mathur, Senior Vice President Commercial, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, SES, said the vast majority of young demographic, who are increasingly consuming content, have led Asia to become one of the strongest growing regions in the world when it … [Read more...] about SES furthers commitment, widens footprint in APAC
Huawei leads 19 million Indian STB market with 24% share
Singapore – Nearly 70% of set-top boxes (STB) installed in Indian households are imported from foreign manufacturers, especially from China. In 2011, Huawei was the top STB vendor in India with 24% market share, followed by Pace with 12% market share, according to a new report from ABI Research. Chang Hong, Cisco and Skyworth are also selling STBs in India. ​The Indian STB market has been growing at a steady pace over the past few years. A strong surge towards satellite platforms took … [Read more...] about Huawei leads 19 million Indian STB market with 24% share
