Asia Digital TV News
Link Net fixed broadband business to move to XL Axiata
Dec 6, 2023 – XL Axiata and Link Net have announced that they intend to transfer Link Net's fixed broadband business in Indonesia, including its 750,000 customers, to XL Axiata.
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Axiata, Link Net, XL Axiata, Vivek Sood, Kanishka Wickrama, Dian Siswarini, Broadband, Fibre, Indonesia, MandA
Australia to introduce 'prominence framework' for local broadcast services
Nov 29, 2023 – The Australian Government is to introduce 'must carry' obligations to reduce the risk of FTA broadcasting services being crowded out by larger, international services operating in the Australian market.
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Australian Government, Australia, Digital TV, Regulation, Smart TV, UX
Telecom and pay-TV revenue in Hong Kong to grow at 1.1% CAGR
Nov 29, 2023 – Total telecom and pay-TV revenue in Hong Kong is expected to increase at a CAGR of 1.1% from $5.8 billion in 2022 to $6.1 billion in 2027, forecasts GlobalData.
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GlobalData, Sarwat Zeeshan, Digital TV, Hong Kong, Market Research, TV Services
Japan SVOD service revenue to reach $6 billion in 2027
Nov 28, 2023 – SVOD revenue in Japan is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1% from $3.5 billion in 2022 to $6 billion in 2027, according to GlobalData.
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GlobalData, Kantipudi Pradeepthi, Digital TV, Japan, Market Research, Streaming
Ateme powers NT's sports video contribution in Asia and beyond
Nov 28, 2023 – Ateme has announced that it has powered contribution for NT, a telecommunications operator in Thailand, at numerous sports events throughout Asia and beyond over the last two years.
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Ateme, NT, Duc Long Nguyen, Weeradej Seangudomchai, Asia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, Thailand
LG announces organizational restructuring
Nov 24, 2023 – To strengthen LG's smart TV operating system, a webOS SW Development Group will be established with direct reporting to the president of the group's Home Entertainment Company.
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LG Electronics, Park Hyoung-sei, Digital TV, Korea, Smart TV, TV OS, Worldwide
KC Global Media launches HD FAST channel on JioTV and JioTV+
Nov 21, 2023 – KC Global Media has announced the launch of KCM, its first FAST channel in HD for Asia. Starting with India, the channel will be available on free streaming platforms JioTV and JioTV+.
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KC Global Media, Jio, Andy Kaplan, George Chien, Content Distribution, Digital TV, India, Streaming
Telstra Broadcast Services and BT pool media network footprints
Nov 21, 2023 – Telstra Broadcast Services (TBS) and BT have entered into an alliance to bring together each company's global media network teams, pooling their network infrastructure and localised expertise.
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Telstra, BT Group, Karen Clark, Faisal Mahomed, Asia, Content Distribution, Digital TV, UK, Worldwide
Runn TV launches FAST-based streaming platform from India
Nov 5, 2023 – Runn Media Labs has launched Runn TV, the first Indian FAST-based content streaming platform designed to provide a TV viewing experience for Indian audiences.
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Runn Media Labs, Manish Sinha, Digital TV, India, Streaming
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