Advanced Television

Singapore

Singapore ISD seller convicted

A seller of Illegal Streaming Devices (ISDs) in Sim Lim Square has been sentenced in relation to 34 charges selling ISDs that provided users with illegal access to copyrighted content. That content included Premier League football matches, as well as movies and TV shows belonging to members of anti-piracy coalition the Alliance for Creativity and […]

June 2, 2025By Colin Mann

Ideal Systems acquires Control Logic Systems in Singapore

Leading Asian AV and Broadcast systems integrator Ideal Systems has acquired Singapore based Pro–Audio specialist Control Logic Systems (CLS). In a deal announced on the opening day of Broadcast Asia 2025, David Seow, Managing Director at Control Logic Systems, said: “We are delighted to become part of Ideal Systems growing AV business in Southeast Asia, […]

May 27, 2025

Forecast: Singapore mobile services at $2bn in 2029

The growing adoption of 5G services in Singapore is set to drive revenue stability and innovation in the telecom sector, counteracting the decline in mobile voice service revenue. By the end of 2029, the country’s total mobile service revenue is expected to reach $2 billion (€1.84bn), maintaining a steady compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of […]

March 24, 2025

BBC News added to StarHub’s Starter+, Malay+ passes

StarHub, the Singapore-based telco, and BBC Studios have announced the next phase of their long-term partnership. BBC News has now been added to StarHub’s Starter+ and Malay+ passes, making the news channel more widely available to customers across StarHub’s platforms. StarHub’s Entertainment+ subscribers will also continue to enjoy the flexibility of watching BBC Studios’ content […]

February 26, 2025

Singapore: StarHub, Nokia upgrade fibre broadband network

Nokia has announced that StarHub has successfully completed its nationwide rollout of its XGS-PON network, connecting hundreds of thousands of homes across Singapore to 10 Gbps internet speeds. The upgraded broadband network provides immediate access to additional broadband capacity needed to support bandwidth-hungry applications such as AI, immersive gaming and advanced security. StarHub will use […]

February 5, 2025

Spain, Hong Kong, Singapore top Netflix ISP Speed Index

Five per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) saw a 0.2 Mbps increase, 70 per cent remained the same, and 25 per cent experienced a decrease of 0.2 to 0.6 Mbps this month on the Netflix ISP Speed Index – a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime-time Netflix streaming experience. Three countries […]

January 14, 2025

KC Global Media Asia launches distribution arm

Asian entertainment hub, KC Global Media Asia, has announced the launch of its new distribution arm – KC Global Media Distribution. With its headquarters based in Los Angeles, and regional offices in Singapore, Taipei, Seoul, Kuala Lumpur, and Beijing, KC Global Media says this strategic expansion “underscores its commitment to championing premium storytelling and delivering […]

December 5, 2024

Samsung TV Plus launches in SE Asia

Samsung TV Plus, Samsung’s free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) service which delivers instant access to a range of live TV channels across entertainment, news, movies and more, is launching in three markets across Southeast Asia. Samsung TV Plus is now available on millions of Samsung Smart TVs across Singapore, the Philippines, and – from late […]

November 8, 2024

Singapore: Multiplay service revenue to grow at 3.9% CAGR

Multiplay service revenue in Singapore is forcast to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9 per cent from $1.1 billion (€1.03bn) in 2023 to $1.3 billion in 2028, in line with growth in the average monthly multiplay household spending and continued rise in the number of multiplay households on the back of […]

June 21, 2024

StarHub achieves 99% 5G coverage in Singapore

StarHub has achieved the milestone of over 99 per cent coverage for its outdoor 5G network in Singapore. “Just like other necessities, connectivity has become an integral part of our daily lives,” said Nikhil Eapen, StarHub’s Chief Executive. “Aligned with DARE+, StarHub is proud to continue elevating how our Singapore community live, work and play, […]

February 14, 2024