KT Corp., South Korea's largest telecommunications company, announced that it is now streaming live performances by K-pop idols aspiring for global stages to Hong Kong audiences. The new 5G-powered service began under a contract on content sale that KT signed on 15 July with China Mobile's music subsidiary, Migu, the leading Korean mobile carrier said. The contract is an extension of a 2019 memorandum of understanding on collaboration in services of 5G-based new media contents. KT is the first … [Read more...] about South Korea’s KT Corp. exports K-pop content via 5G
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BBC Studios launches BBC Lifestyle Channel on major South Korean telecommunications platform LG U+
BBC Studios, the BBC’s main commercial arm, has announced the first launch of its popular BBC Lifestyle channel in South Korea on telecommunications platform LG U+. LG U+ Corp is a South Korean cellular carrier owned by Korea's fourth-largest conglomerate, LG Corporation, and parent company of LG Electronics. LG U+ will be the first platform in South Korea where audiences can watch the BBC Lifestyle channel, which launches on 27th July 2020. BBC Lifestyle is a unique entertainment … [Read more...] about BBC Studios launches BBC Lifestyle Channel on major South Korean telecommunications platform LG U+
Netflix in Spain
The Spanish version of the US streaming service launches with shows such as crime thriller Narcos, adventure series Marco Polo, sitcomThe Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Marvel’s Daredevil. However, two of Netflix’s most popular original series – House of Cards and Orange is the New Black – are not available, as pay-TV platform Canal+ already owns the Spanish rights. Hastings said that the company is keen to commission local … [Read more...] about Netflix in Spain
Convergence in China immobile
Government regulation in China has made the road to converged services like IPTV and mobile TV being offered a long and hard one, according to research firm, Ovum. In a new report “Telecoms and Media Convergence in China: a Regulatory Perspective”, the precise reason for this is due to significant regulatory barriers, especially that of diverse regulation and the long-standing conflict between the two regulators governing the sectors (telecoms and media) as a result of the lack of a … [Read more...] about Convergence in China immobile
Telkom Indonesia to launch IPTV
Telkom Indonesia is aiming to launch IPTV services this September, reports local news website detik Finance. The IPTV service will initially be offered in the five cities of Jakarta, Bandung, Semarang, Yogyakarta and Surabaya, according to the reports. The telco has reportedly invested US$ 111mn in developing its fixed-line network for delivery of the service. Telkom Indonesia has also budgeted around US$ 10mn to US$ 15mn for investment in the acquisition of content, which will be entrusted to … [Read more...] about Telkom Indonesia to launch IPTV
GTA TeleGuam to invest US$10mn into network infrastructure
The main service provider on the island of Guam, GTA TeleGuam, plans to invest around US$10mn this year in its integrated communications network. The telco plans to make the investments to improve the reach of its IPTV service 'GUdTV', as well as to expand its 3G wireless coverage. The new investments are to be made in addition to nearly US$ 75mn which the company committed itself to investing over the past five years in order to reposition itself from being a government-run local telephone … [Read more...] about GTA TeleGuam to invest US$10mn into network infrastructure
