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Asia Times Online taps New Skies Satellite for DTH venture
MUMBAI: Satellite communications company New Skies Satellites (NSS) has signed an agreement with Hong Kong-based Asia Times Online to deliver direct-to-home (DTH) television in Southeast Asia via the NSS-6 satellite.
Internet news portal Asia Times Online has dramatically expanded its service on New Skies’ NSS-6 Southeast Asia beam to support its growing regional direct-to-home television service. With a bouquet of news, educational, travel and entertainment channels catering to the Southeast Asia market, Asia Times Online is looking to capture a large subscriber base in the region.
NSS sales director for Asia Matthew Oh said, “The extension of Asia Times Online’s services on NSS-6 confirms the satellite as an excellent platform for the delivery of video programming to Asian audiences. New Skies is proud to be expanding our service offering to Asia Times Online, an established player in the Internet arena looking to grow its business in a new market segment.”
Asia Times Online director Wong Kwok Hwa said, “With the high power and extensive coverage of the NSS-6 Southeast Asia Beam, we are confident that our venture into direct-to-home television will be a success in Asia. In addition, our focus in delivering high quality programs through various languages will draw a large subscriber base.”
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Samsung TV Plus launches Kings of Comedy channel
New free FAST channel brings iconic Hindi comedy shows to millions of Samsung Smart TV owners.
MUMBAI: Samsung TV Plus has just turned up the laughter volume and it’s completely free. The leading free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service in India has launched Kings of Comedy, a premium comedy channel featuring some of the country’s most beloved primetime shows. Available exclusively on Samsung TV Plus, the channel delivers back-to-back hits including Comedy Nights with Kapil, Khatra Khatra Khatra, and Comedy Nights Bachao, with no login or subscription required.
The launch marks a milestone for free streaming in India, offering audiences a dedicated comedy destination directly from their Samsung TV home screen. It arrives as Samsung TV Plus India celebrates its 5th anniversary, during which the service has grown its monthly active users by 42 per cent and more than doubled its total viewing hours. The platform now offers over 180 free channels across 14 languages.
Samsung TV Plus India general manager and head of business development Kunal Mehta said, “Comedy is the heartbeat of Hindi entertainment, and Kings of Comedy brings together the shows Indians already love, completely free on their Samsung TV. Our focus remains the same take the content people know and make it effortless to access.”
Globally, Samsung TV Plus has surpassed 100 million monthly active users across more than 4,500 channels, solidifying its position as one of the world’s leading free streaming services.
Kings of Comedy is now available on all compatible Samsung Smart TVs. For viewers seeking non-stop laughter without any cost, this new channel delivers a royal treat proving that sometimes the best entertainment really does come with no strings (or subscriptions) attached.
