So it’s not JUST about premium sports content? So says Singapore’s media regulator Media Development Authority (MDA) when it introduced the Cross Carriage Measure (commonly known as the Cross Carriage Rule) back in March 2010 (the rule kicked in only in August 2011 after allowing for extensive consultation and debate). According to an MDA paper, Consultation on Preliminary Policy Positions, published September 2010, a 2008 survey indicated that “concerns over content … [Read more...] about Cross Carriage RULES?
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Asian territory updates on bid for EPL
According to todayonline.com, StarHub plans to re-negotiate for the rights to broadcast the English Premier League (EPL), now known as Barclay’s Premier League, as a way to maintain its competitive edge. The report quoted Chief Executive Neil Montefiore as saying, "When we took the Euro Cup on an exclusive basis, we priced it around S$60-S$70 depending on when you bought it. Generally, the feedback was that was too much, so I think we'd have to price significantly below that on a monthly … [Read more...] about Asian territory updates on bid for EPL
mio TV announces landmark deal with FOX International Channels
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) has unveiled a major acquisition deal with FOX International Channels (FIC) to offer 40 of the broadcaster’s channels on mio TV, most of which will be available from October 1. FIC is one of the largest international broadcasters of globally recognised branded subscription television channels. The suite of channels making their debut on mio TV cuts across a wide range of genres and includes top-rated channels such as National … [Read more...] about mio TV announces landmark deal with FOX International Channels
Sundance Channel’s Breaking Bad to premiere on Singtel mio TV
Singapore – Breaking Bad will premiere exclusively on SingTel mio TV’s Sundance Channel (Channel 51) on 7 June at 10pm. Created by acclaimed writer, producer and director Vince Gilligan (The X-Files), the comic drama series, which has won numerous awards and has had countless nominations, stars veteran actor Bryan Cranston (Malcolm in the Middle) as Walter White, a mild-mannered teacher experiencing the worst mid-life crisis ever after discovering he is dying of lung cancer. The … [Read more...] about Sundance Channel’s Breaking Bad to premiere on Singtel mio TV
Optus restructuring to affect 750 jobs
Australia – Optus, the Australian arm of Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel), will restructure its business to drive greater efficiencies and give customers a stronger voice. As part of the restructuring, Optus will make 750 roles – coming from senior and middle management as well as operations, back office and support functions – redundant over the coming months, with an associated one-off charge of approximately AUD 37 million. The new structure will see the creation … [Read more...] about Optus restructuring to affect 750 jobs
SingTel to air London Games
Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel), in partnership with ESPN Star Sports (ESS), has secured the rights to broadcast the London 2012 Olympic Games. As the largest Pay-TV platform across the region with the rights to broadcast the London Games, ESS will feature round-the-clock coverage across 13 channels (10 in HD), available on mio TV with free access for all its subscribers. To deliver an even more engaging experience, SingTel is also working with ESS and the IOC to … [Read more...] about SingTel to air London Games