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Zee TV Canada goes HD on Telus
MUMBAI: Zee TV Canada rolled out its HD version today. The number one south Asian women’s network in partnership with Ethnic Channels Group (ECG), Canada’s largest distributor of third language television services, launched Zee TV Canada in HD on Telus Channel number 2318.
Zee TV Canada that was launched in February 2013 and expanded to HD in April 2013 by launching on Rogers, Bell and now goes a step ahead with its launch on Telus.
The south Asian audience is the fastest growing ethnic segment in Canada today. Zee America’s general manager Sameer Targe said: “As a market leader we have to continuously reinvent and offer more value to our subscribers. Expansion of our HD offering in Canada is in line with the same thought process. Our success in Canada in recent times only reinforces our belief in the Canadian market.”
“Zee TV Canada in HD redefines the television viewing experience. It is an experience in itself” added president of ECG Hari Srinivas.
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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.
