Rewind Networks has announced the launch of HITS NOW on IndiHome, Telkom Indonesia’s nationwide fixed broadband service delivering internet, telephone and video entertainment. HITS NOW, set to debut on 6th February, will deliver around-the-clock access to popular, current, and top-rated shows that are airing in the US today. With its clever, cutting-edge, and up-to-date content, HITS NOW will cater to a diverse audience seeking top-quality entertainment, with genres ranging from … [Read more...] about HITS NOW marches ahead in Indonesia with its launch on IndiHome
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CATCHPLAY in Indonesia
In order to provide diverse entertainment options for IndiHome customers, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, Tbk (TELKOM) with CATCHPLAY announced a partnership to bring the CATCHPLAY over-the-top video on demand service to Indonesia. TELKOM’s IndiHome subscribers will be the first group of customers to enjoy access to the service’s significant blockbuster collectionfor up to 6 months fully sponsored by TELKOM. … [Read more...] about CATCHPLAY in Indonesia
Telkom to sell pay-TV unit to Indonesian billionaire
According to Thomson Reuters Westlaw, CT Corp, an investment holding company controlled by Tanjung, is in discussion with Indonesia's biggest telecom firm, PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom), to buy the stake in Telkomvision, Telkom said in a statement. According to sources with knowledge of the deal, the deal is expected to be worth less than $100 million. "This will unlock the value for Telkom and its shareholders and it can focus on its core business," said one of the two sources, both of … [Read more...] about Telkom to sell pay-TV unit to Indonesian billionaire
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
Telkom and PCCW to bring IPTV services to Indonesia
Hong Kong - PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) and Hong Kong's PCCW have pacted to co-invest in Indonesian satellite TV group PT Indonusa Telemedia (Telkomvision) to deliver satellite TV, IPTV and other services to the country. PCCW says it has also been granted preferred-partner status by Telkom and Telkomvision in the areas of business, technology and implementation. Pay TV penetration in Indonesia stands at 2% of the country's 40 million TV households, and Telkomvision, which has been … [Read more...] about Telkom and PCCW to bring IPTV services to Indonesia