The auction of ProtoStar 1 has been delayed by a fortnight due to newly-expressed interest from potential buyers. Originally scheduled for 14 October 2009, that date now becomes the deadline for bidders to express preliminary interest. Bids are now due 23 October, with the auction rescheduled for 29 October. Industry sources say interest has been such that the ProtoStar 1 satellite could sell for at least double its original estimated price. The auction of ProtoStar 2 could also be delayed. Asian satellite operators contacted by Television Asia Plus were unable to comment, although the press have reported Thaicom’s potential interest. Bermuda-based ProtoStar filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2009.
Singapore - BBC Worldwide Channels Asia has launched BBC Knowledge, BBC Lifestyle, BBC Entertainment and CBeebies on Thailand cable and satellite television operator TrueVisions. The four channels …
Singapore - SES S.A. announced that the SES-3 satellite is being relocated from its former location over North America to Asia, an area experiencing great demand for the satellite’s capacity. The S…
Thailand media organization Nation Group is expanding its satellite TV business with a three year Baht 500 million (US$160,000) plan. The company plans to launch at least two more stations - Krung…
Kuala Lumpur - MEASAT Satellite Systems Sdn. Bhd. Has signed an agreement with SkyVision Global Networks, for capacity on the AFRICASAT-1 satellite across the African region. The multi-transponder …
A study by US PVR service TiVo, shows LIVE TV viewership has dropped 27 per cent with viewers who use broadband connected services. Data from TiVo’s audience research unit, which tracks anonymous u…
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