IPTV Service Providers

GoConnect (GCN) is pleased to announce it has joined forces with Netbay Internet, an Australian based Broadband Service provider, to launch a number of Asian language IPTV channels on GoConnect’s IPTV network of properties.

Netbay Internet is a Melbourne based broadband ISP that provides IPTV service through its subsidiary company MyiTV.

MyiTV is currently providing Triple-Play Services – ADSL2+ Broadband, VOIP and IPTV subscription service of Cantonese and Mandarin Speaking television channels through its multi-casting IPTV network under its agreement with Television Broadcasting Australia (“TVBA”).   TVBA is the Australian subsidiary of TVB, the dominant free to air TV network in Hong Kong.

Services are multi cast to the exchange and then delivered out to customers Televisions and IPTV Set Top boxes via ADSL2+.

MyiTV’s initial concentration has been on the Asian populations living in High Rise Apartment buildings in the inner cities of Melbourne and Sydney. The inner city market consists of large concentrations of Asian students who are keen to subscribe to Asian language TV services and watch their favourite channels from back home.

The partnership with Netbay internet will be operated under an equally owned company with GoConnect responsible for distribution of the programs via its IPTV properties and Netbay responsible for hosting and distributing the programs within its broadband network. A number of Asian language channels will be introduced over time including Korean, Indian, Chinese and Vietnamese.

Richard Li, Executive Chairman of GoConnect says, “We are excited to be involved with Netbay Internet to launch our Asian language IPTV service.

Australia is a nation of migrants and many Asian migrant households are already subscribers to satellite TV services provided by various TV networks from their countries of origin. The increasing maturity of broadband Internet penetration will underpin the rapid development of IPTV globally.

GoConnect was a pioneer in the delivery of IPTV. With the experience and expertise we have gained in IPTV over 11 years, GoConnect is well placed to take advantage of the continuing growth in consumer demand for IPTV by expanding the program mix. Together with Netbay Internet, our jointly owned company, Asia IPTV, will be working closely with various major Asian TV networks to provide on demand IPTV services to their subscribers. These services are expected to be introduced in the second half of 2011.”

Keith Lam, Sales Director of Netbay Internet says, “TV consumers will be able to access their favourite TV programs from their home countries without even the need for a set-top box. Accessing our Asian language channels will be made easy with the latest Smart TVs that are coming onto the market. They simply have to ‘point and click’ the Asia Channel icon on their Smart TV screen with their remote control to play the programs. We look forward to providing our service to many Australian households as a first step, before expanding outside of Australia.”

Great article on Foxtel and its win with AFL media rights and how this will position them in the IPTV market over the next 5 years.

Talks about the effect of the AFL rights driving subscriber numbers with IPTV ready set top boxes.

Read more on Frostglobal.com

Adam Shand interviews Richard Li, Executive Chairman of GoConnect Limited on the company’s performance, vision and strategy including his views on IPTV in Australia.

Watch the interview on The Business Show

In 2010, GoConnect merged with Undercover, one of the world’s most respected music news sites and independent music label, PLW Entertainment. This merger created uctv.fm, GoConnect’s premium IPTV music channel which is distributed online and on mobile, as well as on the Sony BRAVIA IPTV platform and LG Netcast IPTV platform.

Whilst Australians have been using 3G mobile broadband networks for some time, and found them perfectly adequate to start with, the demand for mobile broadband and internet services has grown enormously over the past couple of years, and the existing networks are now struggling to cope with the popularity of these services.

Lack of capacity on 3G networks means that both business and casual users who have become reliant on mobile broadband services may experience a variety of problems, and this stems from the difficulties that the 3G networks have when it comes to coping with the increased demand for mobile broadband and internet services.

Amongst the problems that may be experienced by those using 3G networks are poor connectivity, slow speeds, reduced coverage, lack of reliability, and a general low quality mobile broadband service. As a result of this many industry groups and consumers have been calling for upgrades to existing networks, with many keen to see 4G or Fourth Generation broadband networks being rolled out to eliminate the problems being experienced with 3G networks.

A 4G solution with Vividwireless

Earlier this year mobile broadband operator Vividwireless announced that it was launching a 4G WiMAX Broadband Network and services for the Perth region, and with speeds of up to 20Mbps offered even in peak times many have been keen to enjoy the benefits of having access to mobile broadband speeds that are superior to those offered with standard mobile broadband plans from providers such as Telstra.

Vividwireless’ 4G network is also said to have the capacity to be upgraded to the same standard as LTE or Long Term Evolution technology, which is a technology that has the potential to reach 100Mbps speeds. Given the wide range of purposes that consumers use their broadband connections for these days, such as streaming data and online gaming, the ability to achieve these greater speeds has become even more vital for many people.

In addition to already having launched its 4G network and services in some areas Vividwireless also has ambitious plans with regards to the expansion of these services over the course of this year. If things go to plan, a rising number of consumers across Australia will be able to enjoy the benefits of being able to access the 4G network, which is something that will prove invaluable to a wide range of people, from casual users to business users and students.

A number of other major areas in Australia have already been earmarked for the provision of the Vividwireless broadband network and service this year, and it is thought that major university campuses will be amongst the first to benefit from the services, which is something that will prove invaluable for students, many of whom rely on mobile broadband services for a variety of reasons, from conducting research to keeping in touch with loved ones or simply enjoying entertainment.

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TPG IPTV allows you to watch selected TV channels via your PC or Notebook which are delivered to you through your TPG ADSL2+ connection, without the need to purchase an additional expensive set top box. TPG ADSL2+ modems are now available pre configured for IPTV.
 
TPG is offering its ADSL2+ customers (at selected IPTV enabled exchanges) FREE IPTV Trial with their broadband connections.
 
Additional channels (both free and subscription based) will be added to our line up shortly.