Astro

Type	Private satellite television
Country	Malaysia
Availability	National
Motto	Making your life richer (2003 – Present) The future is Direct-To-U (1996 – 2003)
Key people	Dato' Badri Masri Dato' Mohamed Khadar Merican Ralph Marshall Tan Poh Ching Bernard Anthony Cragg Chin Kwai Yoong
Launch date	1996
Former names	寰宇电视 (pinyin: Huányǔ diàn shì) in Chinese, now simply known as "Astro"
Website www.astro.com.my

Astro is a subscription-based direct broadcast satellite (DBS) or direct-to-home satellite television and radio service initially in Malaysia, but has expanded to Brunei and Indonesia. The service is broadcast from the All Asia Broadcast Centre (ABC) located in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Astro is owned by MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems, a subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks plc. Image File history File links Astro. ... Satellite television is television delivered by way of communications satellites, as compared to conventional terrestrial television and cable television. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Malaysia. ... The Malay language has a complex system of titles and honorifics which is still extensively used in Malaysia and Brunei. ... The Malay language has a complex system of titles and honorifics which is still extensively used in Malaysia and Brunei. ... Pinyin, more formally called Hanyu Pinyin (Simplified Chinese: ; Traditional Chinese: ; Pinyin: ), is the most common variant of Standard Mandarin romanization system in use. ... The subscription business model is a business model that has long been used by magazines and record clubs, but the application of this model is spreading. ... Direct broadcast satellite (DBS) is a term used to refer to satellite television broadcasts intended for home reception, also referred to as direct-to-home signals. ... A Satellite dish antenna A satellite dish is a type of parabolic reflector antenna designed with the specific purpose of transmitting signals to and/or receiving from satellites. ... Satellite television is television delivered by way of communications satellites, as compared to conventional terrestrial television and cable television. ... Bukit Jalil is a suburb about 20km south of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. ... Nickname: Motto: Maju dan makmur (English: Progress and Prosper) Location in Malaysia Coordinates: , Country State Establishment 1857 Granted city status 1974 Government  - Mayor (Datuk Bandar) Datuk Abdul Hakim Borhan From 14 December 2006 Area  - Total 243. ... Astro All Asia Networks plc is a Malaysia-based investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. ...

General Information

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The service was launched in 1996 following the launch of the MEASAT-1 satellite with an initial bouquet of 22 television and 8 radio channels. Currently, the service consists of 80 television, 17 radio, and 4 pay-per-view channels plus various interactive services. Astro's own news channel, Astro News, carries programming from the news channel Al Jazeera, available in dual language, Arabic and Malay, as well as the Australia Network (although rumours, now going on for several years, have had a full time slot for Australia Network "coming soon"). It also airs Astro News, a half-hour locally produced news program. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2400x3000, 810 KB)From Boeing Public Relations factsheet - MEASAT 3 MEASAT 3 (BSS 601) model. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (2400x3000, 810 KB)From Boeing Public Relations factsheet - MEASAT 3 MEASAT 3 (BSS 601) model. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ... Year 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar). ... MEASAT is a satellite launched in 1996. ... Pay-per-view is the name given to a system by which television viewers can call and order events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event to their homes later. ... News channels are television specialty channels which focus on presenting news content. ... Al Jazeera logo Al Jazeera (الجزيرة), meaning The Island or The (Arabian) Peninsula (whence also Algiers) is an Arabic television channel based in Qatar. ... Arabic redirects here. ... Not to be confused with the Malayalam language, spoken in India. ... Australia Network (formerly ABC Asia Pacific TV, and Australia Television) is an Australian free-to-air international satellite television service operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. ...

Until February 2007, Astro News was co-produced with the national news agency BERNAMA, with the former taking 12 minutes of the programme for general, The news is also translated into Mandarin on Astro AEC, Malay on Astro RIA and Tamil on Astro Vaanavil. In February 2007, BERNAMA took over the full half-hour production pending a revamp of the internal news team at Astro. BERNAMA or Malaysian National News Agency is an authorized body set up by an Act of Parliment in 1967 and started work in May 1968. ...

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From May 2007, Astro added another 9 channels into its line-up. The nine channels that were announced are Jia Yu Channel, Discovery Science, Discovery Real Time, Discovery Home & Health, E! Entertainment, Astro Vellithirai，Sun Music, Eurosport and The Golf Channel. Jia Yu Channel, Discovery Science and Discovery Real Time were already added into Astro's line-up on April 26, 2007. The other six channels became available from May 1, 2007 onwards. These nine channels will be available for free until November 15, 2007. After that, these channels will be available in their respective packages. Another two channels, which are The History Channel and the Crime & Investigation Network, had joined the Astro platform on June 15, 2007. Jia Yu Channel is a first 24-hour Mandarin subsription channel in Malaysia which means Wholesome family entertainment. This channel was launched in 17 November 2005 by the then Information Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir. ... The Science Channel is a television channel spin-off from the Discovery Channel, which features only science-related television shows. ... Discovery Real Time is a male oriented factual television channel produced by Discovery Networks Europe. ... Discovery Home & Health is a television channel founded in the United Kingdom. ... E! (Entertainment Television) is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite network. ... Sun Music is a 24hrs song based Tamil music channel led by the well-known Sun Network. ... Eurosport is the largest European sports satellite and cable network available in 54 countries and broadcasting in 20 different languages. ... The Golf Channel, sometimes abbreviated as TGC, is an American cable television network with coverage focused on the game of golf. ... is the 116th day of the year (117th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 121st day of the year (122nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... is the 319th day of the year (320th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ... For the Canadian equivalent of this channel, see History Television. ... Crime & Investigation Network is a television network which focuses on crime, investigation and mystery programming. ... June 15 is the 166th day of the year (167th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ...

In June 2007, Astro introduced Astro On-Demand, a new channel featuring the latest TVB dramas from Hong Kong on 6 channels. On July 1, 2007 onwards, Astro On-Demand preview was introduced, and it is entirely devoted to telling the Astro subscribers about this new channel. Prior to July 1, 2007, all dramas that were on broadcast on Channel 910 - 916 (now moved to Channel 931 - 937) were free. After that, in July 2007, the introductory price for shows on Astro-On Demand was set at RM 0.99 per episode, for Dynasty Package subscribers, and RM 1.49 per episode, for those who are not. A total of 31 channels have been allocated for this new service. ^[1]-1... ISO 4217 Code MYR User(s) Malaysia Inflation 2. ...

On September 6, 2007, Astro Awani, a new in-house Malay language entertainment, variety and news channel, was added into the Astro platform. On October 13, 2007, Astro added seven new channels into its repertoire, namely the Asian Food Channel, Astro Hua Hee Dai, Astro Oasis, Astro Xiao Tai Yang, Chutti TV, KBS World and Makkal TV. This increased the number of television channels on Astro to 80. The Asian Food Channel (AFC) is the first 24-hour Asian food TV channel in the region launched in August 2005. ... Chutti Tv is a Tamil Cartoon Channel. ... KBS World is an international broadcasting service provided by Korean Broadcasting System. ...

Service and Technical Information

A typical Astro satellite dish or a mini-dish.

The direct-to-home service, branded as Direct-to-U (DTU), is broadcast as high-power Ku-band transmissions utilizing the transponders of the MEASAT satellite system. Reception of the service signals uses a fixed 60-cm diameter dish antenna. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2272x1704, 1087 KB)Image of an Astro satellite dish which was taken myself. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (2272x1704, 1087 KB)Image of an Astro satellite dish which was taken myself. ... Sky Digital mini-dish Astros mini-dish. Special dish for up to 16 satellite positions (Ku-band) Satellite dish antenna for C-Band Satellite Dishes installed on an apartment complex A satellite dish is a type of parabolic antenna designed with the specific purpose of transmitting signals to and... Special dish for up to 16 satellite positions (KU-band) Satellite dish antenna for C-Band A satellite dish is a type of parabolic antenna designed with the specific purpose of transmitting signals to and/or receiving from satellites. ... . It features superscript or subscript characters that are substituted or omitted because of technical limitations. ... MEASAT is a satellite launched in 1996. ...

Although Ku-band signals can be affected by rain attenuation (rain fade), making it susceptible to frequent outages in heavy rainfall areas such as Malaysia, the operators of Astro have employed a tailor-made system to boost power of the satellite delivery system to overcome this problem. The advertised service availability of 99.7%, however, is still a topic of much debate by subscribers. In satellite communications, rain fade refers to the absorption of a microwave Radio Frequency (RF) signal by rain or snow, and is especially prevalent in frequencies above 11 GHz. ...

Astro's broadcast signals are DVB-S compliant and compressed using MPEG-2 standards (also used in DVD Video). It is currently, however, broadcasting in SDTV 576i^{[citation needed]} at a 4:3 aspect ratio, and its audio signals are in Dolby Digital Stereo the signals are also encoded and encrypted prior to transmission, creating a conditional access subscriber service that allows access only to subscribers with a decoder and authorized smartcard. Official DVB logo, found on compliant devices DVB, short for Digital Video Broadcasting, is a suite of internationally accepted open standards for digital television. ... MPEG-2 is a standard for the generic coding of moving pictures and associated audio information [1]. It is widely used around the world to specify the format of the digital television signals that are broadcast by terrestrial (over-the-air), cable, and direct broadcast satellite TV systems. ... DVD-Video format logo DVD-Video is a consumer video format used to store digital video on DVD (DVD-ROM) discs, and is currently the dominant form of consumer video formats in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia. ... ... 576i is the shorthand name for a video mode. ... 4:3 is a ratio. ... Dolby Digital is the marketing name for a series of lossy audio compression technologies by Dolby Laboratories. ... An encoder is a device used to encode a signal (such as a bitstream) or data into a form that is acceptable for transmission or storage. ... Encrypt redirects here. ... Conditional Access (abbreviated CA) is the protection of content by requiring certain criteria to be met before granting access to this content. ... A Digitrax DH163AT DCC decoder in an Athearn locomotive before the shell goes on. ... A smart card, or integrated circuit(s) card (ICC), is defined as any integrated circuitry embedded into a flat, plastic body. ...

Receiver/Decoder

Since its launch, Astro has introduced 3 generations of receiver/decoders.

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Digital Video Recorder

In July 2006, Astro announced the Astro Max system, a new Astro receiver/decoder integrated with a digital video recorder. This decoder will enable Astro subscribers to record up to 60 hours of programming on a 80GB hard disk. The system records programming without converting the MPEG-2 digital satellite stream, as such the recorded video is the same high quality as the broadcast feed. Inclusion of 2 tuners enables the recording of one programme, while viewing another. However, the system is not able to record two channels/programmes at the same time. Foxtel IQ, a digital video recorder and a satellite cable set-top box. ...

Astro MAX includes standard features found on digital video recorders such as pausing, rewinding and replaying "live" TV as well as a 30 second skip. The unit also has a 30 minute buffer which constantly records the currently watched program. Full integration with Astro's electronic programme guide enables easy selection of programmes to be recorded. Additional features include the ability to record all audio tracks and all subtitle tracks on multiple language programming. Copies of programmes recorded can also be transferred to DVD or VHS tape. DVD (also known as Digital Versatile Disc or Digital Video Disc - see Etymology) is a popular optical disc storage media format. ... This article is about the video format. ...

Currently, as of 2008, there is no service fee for the use of the Astro MAX system. 2008 (MMVIII) will be a leap year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Packages / Subscription

The Astro service uses the package pricing model commonly used by other pay-TV operators in which channels are grouped into packages (i.e. basic and premium) made available to subscribers at a monthly fee. Pay television, or pay-TV, usually refers to subscription-based television services, usually provided by both analogue and digital cable and satellite, but also increasingly by digital terrestrial methods. ... Look up premium in Wiktionary, the free dictionary A Premium may refer to: Premium rate telephone number, the UK Premium Bond Premium outlet Risk premium, in finance, the monetary difference between the guaranteed return and the possible return on an investment This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which... Subscriber: In a public switched telecommunications network such as the common telephone system, the ultimate user, customer, of a communications service. ...

Since November 15, 2007 onwards, there has been a slight alteration to the packages and prices. The Family Package, which is the lowest entry level, offers a fee of RM37.95 (excluding all the mini packages, Sports Packages & Super Packages). Subscribers who pay this amount will only enjoy channels grouped under Astro Family banner that offers 30 channels, including six free-to-air terrestrial television networks, in-house vernacular channels and some international networks. All subscribers also receive these channels at a different rate, depending on what packages they subscribed to.

The basic packages (also known as mini packages) are categorised into four groups known as Variety (Entertainment channels such as MTV and E!), Learning (Educational and documentary-related channels such as Discovery Channel), Fun (Children's channels such as Nickelodeon) and News. The sports package, which was initially a mini package, is now offered separately. This article is about the original U.S. music television channel. ... E!: Entertainment Television is an American cable television and direct broadcast satellite network. ... Discovery Channel is a cable and satellite TV channel founded by John Hendricks which is distributed by Discovery Communications. ... This article is about the TV channel. ...

Premium packages (known as Super Packages) include the Movie and Dynasty (Chinese language channels) packages. They are offered at a higher rate than the other available package.

Also, since November 15, 2007, four new packages, collectively known as the Plus Packages, were introduced to Astro. The four new packages include the Metro Package (such as Discovery Home & Health and BBC Entertainment), the Maharaja Package (Tamil language channels), the Gold Package and the New Emperor Package (both are Chinese language packages). The Gold Package and New Emperor Package provide more Chinese language channels ranging from TV series, movies, news, lifestyle, kids, to even Hokkien and Hakka dialect programming. Subscribers cannot select both the Gold Package and the New Emperor Package together as the four channels in the Gold Package are available within the New Emperor Package as well. ^[2] Discovery Home & Health is a television channel founded in the United Kingdom. ... BBC Entertainment is the name of a BBC-branded general entertainment channel operated by the Corporations commercial arm, BBC Worldwide. ...

A separate monthly subscription to Astro's PlayJam gaming channel allows the viewers full access to the games in that channel. Day passes can also be obtained through SMS valid for 24 hours from the time the pass is issued and must be manually renewed.

Channel line-up

Main article: List of Astro Channels

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Programme Classifications

At present, there are two classifications on Astro. They are:

• U - For general viewing, suitable to viewing audiences of all ages.
• 18 - For viewing audiences for audiences age 18 and above only.

Broadband & Internet based Services

At the end of 1999, Astro's operator MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems announced a proposal to provide high-speed satellite-delivered Internet access services. The service, called @stronet-JARING, was to be a one-way terrestrial return system, whereby Malaysian ISP Jaring would provide the outbound data service through dial-up access. Downloads would be received via the MEASAT satellite system, which promised a maximum download speed of 6.5Mbit/s. A PC-based trial was performed in early 2000 with a maximum download speed of 400kbit/s. Other proposed services included Multicast File Transfer and Multicast Streaming Delivery. The service, however, has never been made available publicly. Events of 2008: (EMILY) Me Lesley and MIley are going to China! This article is about the year. ... Satellite Internet services are used in locations where terrestrial Internet access is not available and in locations which move frequently. ... “ISP” redirects here. ... Jaring is an internet service provider in Malaysia. ... In telecommunication, the term dial-up has the following meanings: Dial-up access, typically to the Internet A service feature in which a user initiates service on a previously arranged trunk or transfers, without human intervention, from an active trunk to a standby trunk. ... MEASAT is a satellite launched in 1996. ... A stylised illustration of a personal computer A personal computer (PC) is a computer whose original sales price, size, and capabilities make it useful for individuals, intended to be operated directly by an end user, with no intervening computer operator. ... Year 2000 (MM) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... Multicast is sometimes also (incorrectly) used to refer to a multiplexed broadcast. ... Multicast is sometimes also (incorrectly) used to refer to a multiplexed broadcast. ...

In May 2005, Astro launched Astro.tv, a broadband TV portal. It currently has two video channels: Akademi Fantasia Xtra and GOALTV. The service requires a separate subscription fee charged to the subscribers mobile phone bill. Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... GOALTV is a dedicated football network offering Asian audiences coverage of European soccer. ...

Viewership

As at January 2007, the service has 2.016 million residential subscribers, which represents 36.5% of Malaysian homes owning a television set.^[3] The 2006 Nielsen Media Index found that Astro Wah Lai Toi (Channel 311) and Astro Ria (Channel 104) are the highest viewed satellite (non free to air) channels, with each viewed by 28 percent of the adult Malaysian population.^{[citation needed]} Astro reportedly controls 29% of the Malaysian television viewing market, ahead of Radio Television Malaysia at 17%, but behind Media Prima at 54%.^[4] Nielsen Media Research (NMR) is a U.S. firm, headquartered in New York City, and operating primarily from Oldsmar, FL, which measures media audiences, including television, radio and newspapers. ... Astro Ria is a Malaysian 24 hour Malay language television network broadcast on the Astro satellite television service. ... ... Media Prima Berhad (MYX: 4502) is a media corporation in Malaysia. ...

Red Button Feature

During high-profile events, Astro adds a Red-Button interactive feature to some channels to provide a link to several different feeds from the event, thereby enabling viewers to select between events or sporting matches that may be taking place simultaneously. The Red Button feature is also used to provide interactive services such as programming updates, event news, scores, contest information and sponsor advertising. The service is accessible by pressing the Red Button on the set-top box's remote control when prompted by a "Press Red Button" logo on-screen. Red Button is a button on the remote control of the digital television set top box in the UK and Malaysia. ... There are several conceptual views of interactivity, the most general being the contingency view. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... A set-top box (STB) or set-top unit (STU) is a device that connects to a television and an external source of signal, turning the signal into content which is then displayed on the television screen. ... For other uses, see Remote control (disambiguation). ...

The Red Button service was first used in June 2004 to provide enhanced services for the program Akademi Fantasia, the localized version of Mexico's La Academia. Year 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Other multi-feed/channel events using the Red Button feature:

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Ownership & Management

The operators of the Astro service, MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems, are a wholly owned subsidiary of Astro All Asia Networks plc, a consortium company comprising of government-linked and private companies. Major shareholders include the Usaha Tegas Group (42.7%) and Khazanah Nasional Berhad (21.6%). Astro was listed on Bursa Malaysia in October 2003 Astro All Asia Networks plc is a Malaysia-based investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. ... Khazanah Nasional was setup on 3 September 1993, is the Malaysian governments investment holding arm that is given the task to manage all commercial assets held by the government and to undertake strategic investments. ... The Bursa Malaysia or Malaysia Exchange, MYX previously known as Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange (KLSE, Bursa Saham Kuala Lumpur in Malay) dates back to 1930 when the Singapore Stockbrokers Association was set up as a formal organisation dealing in securities in Malaya. ...

Key Personnel

• Ralph Marshall, Deputy Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
• Rohana Rozhan, Chief Executive Officer (Astro television)
• Grant Ferguson, Chief Financial Officer
• Graham Stephens, Chief Technology Officer
• Su Termanah, Chief Information Officer
• Claire Mula, General Manager, Multimedia Interactive Technologies
• Robert Odendaal, Group Chief Executive Officer (appointed 1st Feb 2007, resigned as of 31st March 2008)
• David Butorac, Group Chief Operating Officer (Left to join Star TV in November 2006)

International Operations

Brunei

Main article: Kristal-Astro

The Astro service is currently also available in Brunei under the brand Kristal-Astro. Launched in January 2000, the Brunei operations are a joint venture between Brunei company Kristal (51.1%) and Measat Broadcast Network Systems (48.9%). That service comprises 33 DTH television and radio channels. Kristal-ASTRO, formed on January 24, 2000, is the sole operator of Bruneis multi-channel pay-television service. ... Kristal-ASTRO, formed on January 24, 2000, is the sole operator of Bruneis multi-channel pay-television service. ...

Indonesia

Main article: Astro Nusantara

A joint venture company, PT Direct Vision, in which Astro will hold a 20% stake, operates the Astro service in Indonesia. 48 channels including 5 locally produced Indonesia exclusive channels were launched under the Astro brand. Astro Nusantara is a satellite television service in Indonesia. ...

Gallery

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See also

• Astro Indonesia (Astro Nusantara)
• Kristal-Astro
• List of Malaysian television stations
• Mega TV (non-operational since 2001)
• MiTV (non-operational since 31 October 2006)
• Fine TV

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References

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External links

• Astro's official website
• Astro All Asia Networks plc's official website
• Astro's Indonesia service website
• Astro All Asia Networks plc Annual Report FY2006

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SKY Perfect Communications Inc. ... SKY Network Television Limited (ASX: ; NZX: SKT), often trading as SKY, is a New Zealand pay television service. ... Star Choice is a direct broadcast satellite television distributor in Canada which is majority-owned by cable TV operator Shaw Communications Inc. ... Star TV can refer to the following: Star TV (Ukraine): An electronic/club music channel in Ukraine Star TV (Turkey): A general entertainment channel in Turkey Star TV (Tanzania): A television station in Tanzania STAR TV (Asia): An Asian satellite service owned by News Corporation Startv (Canada): A Canadian weekly... Star Select manages commercial distribution, sales, advertising sales and marketing for STARs bouquet of 15 channels for the entire Middle East. ... Sun TV Network is a Rs 16000-crore (4 Billion $) Indian cable television network based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. ... Tata Sky is a DTH satellite television provider in India. ... 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For the television station in Surrey, British Columbia that formally used the on-air brand NOWTV, see CHNU-TV now TV (traditional Chinese: ; pinyin: ) is a 24-hour pay-TV service provider in Hong Kong SAR. It is transmitted through the companys Netvigator broadband network via an IPTV service. ... Orange is the brand used by France Télécom for its mobile network operator and Internet service provider subsidiaries. ... Portugal Telecom (Euronext: PTC, NYSE: PT) is the biggest telecommunications operator in Portugal. ... Meo is the commercial name of the IPTV television over ADSL service of Portugals PT Comunicações telco company. ... Telefónica, S.A., (IBEX-35:TEF, Euronext: TEF, NYSE: TEF, LSE: TDE, FWB: TEF, TYO: 9481) is a Spanish telecommunications company. ... TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a Canadian telecommunications firm, the countrys second-largest telecommunications carrier after Bell Canada, with C$8. ... Tiscali TV is Tiscali S.p. ... Tiscali TV is a UK-based consumer television and video on demand service, operated by the European telephony company, Tiscali SpA. The service, originally known as Homechoice, was provided by Video Networks Limited (VNL), based in Shepherds Bush in West London, until it was purchased by Tiscali UK in... Total Peripherals Group (commonly known as TPG) is a privately owned Australian ISP and IT company. ... TeliaSonera AB is the dominant telephone company and mobile network operator in Sweden and Finland. ... T-Hrvatski Telekom (T-HT; T-Croatian Telecom) is the national telecommunications company in Croatia. ... Sky Angel is a multi-channel, direct-to-home satellite television and radio service that specializes in Christian and family-friendly programming. ... AT&T U-verse is the brand name for a group of services provided over Internet Protocol (IP), including television service, Internet access, and voice telephone service. ... VDC Corporation, based in Northbrook, Illinois, is the first company to deliver Television On the Desktop, or TOD, programming over IP to desktop computers, cell phones, and mobile devices. ... First edit by Nae Won, Liu. ... Viasat is a DBS distributor and TV broadcaster, owned by the Swedish media conglomerate Modern Times Group. ... Terrestrial television (also known as over-the-air, OTA or broadcast television) was the traditional method of television broadcast signal delivery prior to the advent of cable and satellite television. ... Boxer TV Access is the Swedish digital terrestrial television (DTT) pay-TV-provider. ... Cablevision (Lebanon) is a digital cable operator and entertainment company in Lebanon. ... Doordarshan (sometimes DoorDarshan; ) is a Public broadcast Terrestrial television channel run by Prasar Bharati, a board nominated by the Government of India. ... Freeview is a non-profit organisation providing free-to-air digital television and digital radio to New Zealand. ... Freeview is an operator of free digital terrestrial television in the United Kingdom, using the DVB-T standard. ... KPN (in full Koninklijke KPN N.V., Royal KPN NV) (NYSE: KPN) is a Dutch fixed-line and mobile telecommunications company, including both 2G and 3G mobile operations. ... Motto: Je Maintiendrai (Dutch: Ik zal handhaven, English: I Shall Uphold) Anthem: Wilhelmus van Nassouwe Capital Amsterdam1 Largest city Amsterdam Official language(s) Dutch2 Government Parliamentary democracy Constitutional monarchy  - Queen Beatrix  - Prime minister Jan Peter Balkenende Independence Eighty Years War   - Declared July 26, 1581   - Recognised January 30, 1648 (by Spain... La 7 Cartapiù (Italian: Cardplus, La7 The Seventh refers to a broadcast network) is an Italian digital terrestrial television channel broadcasting 7 channels on a pay-per-view basis. ... Mediaset Premium is an Italian digital terrestrial television service provided by Mediaset. ... MiTV Corporation Sdn Bhd is Malaysias second pay television operator. ... The service known as Multichoice TV is a wirelessly broadcated Cable television service in the country of Barbados. ... The Pakistan Television Corporation (abbreviated as PTV) (Urdu: پاکستان ٹیلیوژن کارپوریشن) is the state-run television service in Pakistan, and has been on the air since 1964. ... PlusTV is a Finnish digital terrestrial television distributor. ... RiksTV (formerly NTV Pluss) is the distributor of pay television in the Norwegian digital terrestrial television network. ... Télévision Numérique Terrestre logo TNT (Télévision Numérique Terrestre) is the national digital terrestrial service for France. ... Top Up TV is a pay TV service provided in the United Kingdom. ... Sky Picnic is a upcoming pay TV service on Freeview. ... // Fiber to the premises (FTTP) is a form of fiber-optic communication delivery in which an optical fiber is run directly onto the customers premises. ... FiOS (Fiber Optic Service) is a fiber to the premises (FTTP) telecommunications service, originally piloted in Keller, Texas, and now offered in many areas of the United States by Verizon. ... TVTEL (TVTEL Comunicações, S.A.) is a Portuguese digital satellite and cable pay television service provider. ...