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
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Outdoor Channel to launch in Taiwan and expand distribution in Indonesia
Singapore - Multi Channels Asia (MCA) has announced that Outdoor Channel, a leader in outdoor entertainment, has made its Taiwan debut on Chunghwa Telecom’s (CHT) Multimedia On Demand (MOD) Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) platform. Outdoor Channel will be available as a HD channel, initially a Deluxe Package on MOD. In Indonesia, Outdoor Channel has further consolidated and increased its distribution through several new carriage agreements with TOPAS TV; soon-to-launch DTH service … [Read more...] about Outdoor Channel to launch in Taiwan and expand distribution in Indonesia
HBO makes Demands in Indonesia
Singapore - HBO Asia has announced that HBO On Demand is now available for the first time in Indonesia. Subscribers of PayTV operators First Media and Telkomvision’s IPTV platform can access the service from this month. Additionally, enhancements to two of HBO Asia’s bouquet of channels and services took place from 1 October. HBO Signature has refreshed its on-air identity; and HBO HD, the first high definition regional subscription English movie channel in Asia, has time-shifted. … [Read more...] about HBO makes Demands in Indonesia
SPT Networks gets ONE on Indonesia’s Groovia
Singapore - Sony Pictures Television (SPT) Networks, Asia has debuted ONE in Indonesia via the market’s first IPTV platform, Groovia, by TelkomVision. Also launching on the maiden IPTV service are the company’s Sony Entertainment Television, AXN and AXN Beyond channels. Sony Entertainment Television is a new addition, while AXN and AXN Beyond expand on their existing carriage on TelkomVision’s cable and satellite pay-TV platforms. ONE debuts in Indonesia following successful … [Read more...] about SPT Networks gets ONE on Indonesia’s Groovia
Outdoor in Indonesia
Singapore - Multi Channels Asia (MCA) announced that the Outdoor Channel has secured its second major carriage agreement in Indonesia with TelkomVision’s IPTV platform. Outdoor Channel will launch July 1 in full HD and as part of the TelkomVision’s basic offering of channels. … [Read more...] about Outdoor in Indonesia
Tiger Gate inks deal with TelkomVision
Hong Kong - Tiger Gate Entertainment announced that KIX and Thrill are joining the channel lineup of Indonesia's TelkomVision through a new carriage agreement. The carriage deal will also deliver the programming of KIX and Thrill to Indonesia's Internet Protocol Television viewers, and it also represents the fifth platform carrying the channels in the territory. In addition to Indonesia, KIX and Thrill are also available in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. … [Read more...] about Tiger Gate inks deal with TelkomVision