SingTel's mio TV secured Barclays Premier League rights on a non-exclusive basis in October 2012. The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) issued a direction ordering SingTel to cross-carry all live matches from the upcoming three seasons of the BPL with rival operator StarHub, starting from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016. SingNet Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of SingTel, subsequently informed the Minister for Communications and Information of its intention to appeal against the Direction issued by … [Read more...] about BPL to be cross-carried on standalone basis in Singapore
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SingTel’s mio TV to offer CTI Asia
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) announced that the Mandarin general entertainment channel, CTI Asia, will be available on mio TV from June 4, 2013. From June 4-30, all mio TV customers will enjoy complimentary access to CTI Asia’s range of variety shows, news programmes, and food and travel shows featuring top Taiwanese hosts such as Dee Hsu, Kevin Tsai, Jacky Wu and Matilda Tao. Headlining the programme line-up for CTI Asia will be the popular talk show, … [Read more...] about SingTel’s mio TV to offer CTI Asia
Digital and Music Matters 2013 concludes
Singapore - The Digital & Music Matters, and Music Matters Live concluded on May 24 in Singapore with the successful premiere of the first-ever YouTube FanFest with HP and lively discussions on the future of digital entertainment services in Asia and beyond. YouTube FanFest with HP saw 1,400 attendees over two days of performances by today’s rising and established YouTube stars with performances by Chester See, Ryan Higa, Hikakin, Steph Micayle, Namewee, Eat Your Kimchi and … [Read more...] about Digital and Music Matters 2013 concludes
SingTel mio TV to launch Disney Channels
Singapore - SingTel has announced that it will launch The Walt Disney Company Southeast Asia’s suite of kids’ entertainment channels including Disney Channel, Disney Junior and Disney XD on mio TV’s Family+ Pack from June 1, 2013. The channels will be available in dual languages (English and Mandarin). The Disney Channels will also be available on catch-up via mio TV’s on-demand service. “We are delighted to welcome the Disney channels to mio TV’s growing … [Read more...] about SingTel mio TV to launch Disney Channels
Digital & Music Matters 2013 returns with brand new YouTube FanFest
Singapore – Branded Ltd. has announced the return of Digital & Music Matters with a brand-new first for Asia – the YouTube FanFest powered by HP – a two-night LIVE YouTube showcase in Singapore featuring a roster of 20 established and breakout global sensations. A first-of-its-kind event in Singapore, the two-night showcase will include live performances and live debuts of new content from these stars, as well as interactive meet and greet sessions between stars and fans. … [Read more...] about Digital & Music Matters 2013 returns with brand new YouTube FanFest
SingTel to appeal against MDA’s latest direction to cross-carry BPL
The Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) has issued a direction ordering SingTel's mio TV to cross-carry all live matches from the upcoming three seasons of the Barclays Premier League (BPL) with rival operator StarHub, starting from 2013/2014 to 2015/2016. SingNet Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of SingTel, has since informed the Minister for Communications and Information of its intention to appeal against the Direction issued by the MDA. The Minister for Communications and … [Read more...] about SingTel to appeal against MDA’s latest direction to cross-carry BPL