Singapore - StarHub Ltd announced the appointment of Tan Tong Hai as chief operating officer (COO) from 15 January 2009. He will report directly to Terry Clontz, CEO of StarHub. Tan brings with him over 20 years of experience in the regional IT, internet and e-commerce industries. He has had broad experience at top management levels at both local start-ups and MNCs. Prior to joining StarHub, Tan was the president & CEO of Singapore Computer Systems (SCS) since August 2005. From March 2001, he … [Read more...] about StarHub appoints Chief Operating Officer
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Animax Mobile rolls out in Singapore and Malaysia
Hong Kong - Animax channel announced the launch of Animax Mobile in Singapore and Malaysia, making the service now available in seven markets in the world. Animax mobile is currently available in Hong Kong, Canada, Australia, Taiwan and Brunei. Animax Asia is partnering Malaysia's Astro and Singapore's StarHub to launch the monthly subscription-based Animax Mobile 3G video streaming service. In Malaysia, Animax and Astro are offering Animax Mobile on the newly-launched 3G Astro Mobile TV … [Read more...] about Animax Mobile rolls out in Singapore and Malaysia
JimJam launches in Asia with Singapore’s StarHub TV
Pre-school channel JimJam is set to launch with a brand new feed on Singapore's StarHub TV from November 2008. The new broadcast deal will see JimJam available to Asian viewers for the first time. Suited for children aged 1 to 6 years, the channel features shows like Thomas & Friends, Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam, Oswald, Rubbadubbers, Kipper, Igloo-Gloo and Barney & Friends. JimJam is now available to cable operators through four feeds – Asia, Italy, Pan Europe and the Middle East. … [Read more...] about JimJam launches in Asia with Singapore’s StarHub TV
StarHub triples HSPA mobile broadband network uplink capacity
Singapore - StarHub announced the upgrade of its High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) network nationwide to 5.76Mbps on the uplink, tripling its current mobile broadband upload capacity of 1.9Mbps. This means that StarHub's HSPA mobile broadband network will be able to deliver higher uplink speeds for customers - using compatible devices - who wish to upload photos to online community sites, and large documents wirelessly. When completed in end December 2008, the upgrade will make StarHub the first … [Read more...] about StarHub triples HSPA mobile broadband network uplink capacity
StarHub launches new Tamil movie channel, Vannathirai (VTV)
Singapore - Come September 24, StarHub will add a new channel, Vannathirai (VTV) to its pay-TV line up. StarHub TV customers using the HubStation, digital or high definition set-top box can watch the latest blockbuster hits on VTV via StarHub TV Channel 30. This comes as October 18 sees terrestrial MediaCorp TV devote an entire channel to Tamil-language Vasantham, which previously shared the Central channel with Kids and Arts. VTV is a 24-hour Tamil movie channel that offers classic movies and … [Read more...] about StarHub launches new Tamil movie channel, Vannathirai (VTV)
StarHub’s US TV series on VOD
Singapore - StarHub has revealed prices for the US TV series on its recently launched Video-On-Demand platform. Launched August 20, StarHub's Demand TV comprises Video-On-Demand (one-off purchases of standalone programmes or series) and On Demand Channels (unlimited library access for a flat monthly fee). Through a partnership with CBS Paramount International Television, StarHub will offer the latest seasons of the popular CSI franchise - CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, CSI: Miami and CSI: New … [Read more...] about StarHub’s US TV series on VOD