MIPCOM, Cannes – Statement issued from Singapore Wednesday regarding the resignation of Christine Leo-McKerrow as BBC Worldwide Channels Asia’s senior vice president and general manager, took a few senior executives by surprise here in Cannes. While it was known internally of Leo McKerrow’s intention to leave end January 2009, execs were not expecting the Singapore-issued press release which came the day of a big BBC Worldwide EMEA party. Asked about the news by Television Asia … [Read more...] about Leo-McKerrow announcement surprises global execs
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SingTel mio TV unveils pricing for on-demand service Season Pass
Singapore - SingTel has announced the pricing for mioTV's new service, Season Pass. From September 8, customers can catch the latest season of Hollywood hit TV shows as well as brand new shows from S$16.05 (US$11.20) per series. As reported in TVA+ Executive News July 28 2008, Season Pass - the latest on-demand service from SingTel - offers customers the opportunity to watch the latest seasons of hit television shows as early as 24 hours after their US telecast time. Starting in September are … [Read more...] about SingTel mio TV unveils pricing for on-demand service Season Pass
SingTel and Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Singapore
Singapore and San Francisco — Singapore Telecommunications Limited (SingTel) and Apple announced that they will be bringing the iPhone 3G to Singapore later this year. The iPhone 3G combines all the features of iPhone with 3G networking that is twice as fast as the first generation iPhone, built-in GPS for expanded location based mobile services, and iPhone 2.0 software which includes support for Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync and runs the hundreds of third party applications already built with … [Read more...] about SingTel and Apple to bring iPhone 3G to Singapore
SingTel offers new Bloomberg mobile service
Singapore – SingTel has introduced Bloomberg’s new multi-faceted application for mobile devices exclusively available to SingTel postpaid mobile customers, marking the world’s first launch of the mobile service. The interactive service allows users to create a personalized portfolio to track the performance of shares and stock exchange indices from the suite of investment tools and services available. A currency conversion calculator using real-time exchange rates will also be … [Read more...] about SingTel offers new Bloomberg mobile service
KidsCo adds now TV in Hong Kong
London – KidsCo, the JV channel owned by NBC Universal (NBCU), DIC Entertainment and Corus Entertainment, has launched in Hong Kong on PCCW’s now TV. Originall slated for Mach 20 2008, a source attributed the delay to “technical difficulties”. March 20 saw KidsCo carriage deals with regional operators including Singapore’s SingTel mio TV, the Philippines’ SkyCable and Korea’s HanaTV. KidsCo also signed on Philippines-based Cable Boss as distributor in … [Read more...] about KidsCo adds now TV in Hong Kong
Regional telcos to bring Apple’s iPhone into Asia
Singapore – SingTel, Bharti Airtel, Globe and Optus have signed an agreement with Apple to bring the iPhone to Singapore, India, the Philippines and Australia respectively, later this year. Further information on the availability will be released at a later date. The iPhone is an Internet-enabled multimedia mobile handset with a multi-touch screen with virtual keyboard and buttons. Its functions include camera phone, portable media player, text messaging and video voicemail, as well as … [Read more...] about Regional telcos to bring Apple’s iPhone into Asia