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China Mobile, Star TV in wireless music service tie-up
MUMBAI: Star TV, has agreed to provide Chinese music content to China Mobile,asserts an official release.
According to the statement, China Mobile will offer Channel V Chinese original music on its wireless service platform, which will permit interactive voting for the music programs as well as downloads.
It is the first project since two companies announced a strategic partnership in June, adds the release.
China Mobile is a mobile operator headquartered in Hong Kong and operating in the mainland China. The company provides various voice-related services and virtual private mobile network services to its corporate customers.
Satellite Television for the Asian Region (Star Tv) is an Asian TV service owned by News Corporation. It is based in Hong Kong, with programming offices in India and Australia,and other Asian countries.
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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.
