Singapore – Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) today announced that it has won the bid for the rights to the Barclays Premier League matches for three years commencing August 2010. These include rights for mio TV, as well as the Internet and mobile. SingTel has also secured the exclusive broadcast rights to a suite of sports networks and services from ESPN STAR Sports (ESS) starting from mid-2010. Three of the channels are ESPN, STAR Sports and STAR Cricket that are currently … [Read more...] about Game on for SingTel as it scoops exclusive BPL and ESPN STAR Sports networks
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SingTel announces EPL bid
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) today announced that it has submitted a bid for the broadcast rights to the English Premier League matches (August 2010 - May 2013). Company statement says, “The bid is consistent with the company’s strategy to bring attractive content to SingTel customers for their entertainment.” A widely-anticipated EPL bidding war between SingTel and StarHub prompted government agency Media Development Authority (MDA) to commission an … [Read more...] about SingTel announces EPL bid
SingTel launches world’s first web-based Remote Content Management service for the broadcast industry
Singapore - SingTel announced it has launched the world's first web-based Remote Content Management service. This service allows businesses to record, monitor and manage live broadcasts from multiple TV and radio channels received via SingTel's Bukit Timah satellite earth station. The Remote Content Management service provides users with real-time alerts whenever selected programmes and advertisements are aired, capturing the precise details of broadcasts in customisable reports. It can also be … [Read more...] about SingTel launches world’s first web-based Remote Content Management service for the broadcast industry
Li launches on mio TV
Singapore - SingTel announced the 19 August launch of Li, Asia's first regional lifestyle HD channel. The channel - available on mio TV Channel 22, will feature programming across five core programming pillars - Food, Home, Wellness, Travel and Style. The launch of this channel marks Li's debut in the market, and mio TV's high-definition platform in Singapore was chosen as its launch pad. A channel created in Asia by Asians, Li aims to provide the best and most relevant lifestyle content, … [Read more...] about Li launches on mio TV
SingTel Group’s financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2009
Singapore - Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) announced its first quarter's underlying net profit rose 10 percent to S$945 million reflecting strength in the Singapore and Australian businesses, and the return to earnings growth by the major regional mobile associates. The growth was achieved despite the negative currency translation impact. In the first quarter ended 30 June 2009, both Singapore and Australia posted double-digit growth in revenue and improved EBITDA. However, as a … [Read more...] about SingTel Group’s financial results for the first quarter ended 30 June 2009
SingTel – first pay TV operator in Singapore to offer the best of ‘live’ European football for free
Singapore - SingTel announced that it will be giving all Singapore football fans the chance to enjoy Football Frenzy on mio TV for free till 31 October 2009. This is the first time that a pay TV operator in Singapore is offering free ‘live' European football with absolutely no strings attached. SingTel currently holds the rights to the Italian Serie A, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. All three tournaments will be included in the offering. The offer will be made available to … [Read more...] about SingTel – first pay TV operator in Singapore to offer the best of ‘live’ European football for free