Good news for those who like to watch Cable TV program on the move. StarHub has launched TV Anywhere, a website that allows you to watch (some) programs based on your subscription.
Currently, the service is free until End-October 2012 when subscribers will be charged S$5.35 per month for the usage. Below are more information on what channels are available at launch.
^users need to subscribe to the corresponding channels on their pay TV subscription in order to watch the channel on www.starhubtv.com
StarHub Launches TV Anywhere
– StarHub customers can now carry their subscription plans directly across multiple screens –
– 12 StarHub TV channels available on StarHubTV.com beta –
Singapore, 7 June 2012 –StarHub TV customers will be able to watch their favourite TV channels across multiple screens, anytime, anywhere with its new value-added service called TV Anywhere. With the launch of the Internet TV platform starhubtv.com, TV Anywhere will be a key service offering, giving viewers access to cable TV channels across Internet-enabled PC, Mac, iPad or tablet, with their current subscription plan.
Currently in its beta phase, starhubtv.com will allow cable TV customers to access up to 12 channels, depending on their subscription plan. In addition, starhubtv.com will offer more than 600 hours of content on its on-demand video store and a full TV guide. Selected local content such as LionsXII and S.League matches will also be available free of charge.
Cable TV customers who have subscribed to the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack will be able to enjoy all 31 matches of the much anticipated tournament ‘live’ on starhubtv.com. In addition, those who miss the ‘live’ coverage can watch past matches through the Catch-Up service.
“The increase in ownership of multiple personal devices among Singaporeans and the demand for entertainment content on the go gives us the opportunity to extend our TV offering for an anytime, anywhere experience. As the platform is still in its beta phase, we would like to assure customers that we are working with our content partners to have more rights cleared for delivery over the Internet as soon as possible. We hope to triple the number of channels available by the end of this year,” said Ms Iris Wee, Vice President of Home Solutions & Content, StarHub.
The channels offered on its TV Anywhere service come from the various StarHub TV Basic and Premium channels such as Fashion TV, KBS World, MTV SEA, National Geographic Channel, and SuperSports Arena. Viewers can also choose from a wide range of the latest international and ethnic titles through its on-demand video store.
starhubtv.com is supported on PCs, Macs, iPads and tablets with optimised access via smartphones to be rolled out in the near future. More content, personalisation and social features will be introduced in later phases.
Current subscribers have to opt-in to use TV Anywhere. The service is available free of charge until 31 October 2012. From 1 November 2012, it will be available at a monthly subscription of $5.35 (with GST).
Users can log on to www.starhubtv.com to sign up for TV Anywhere. On the website, they need to register for a Hub ID and link it to their existing StarHub TV account to access the content online.
Please see the Appendix 1 for the full list of channels available on starhubtv.com.
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About StarHub:
StarHub is Singapore’s fully-integrated info-communication company, offering a full range of information, communications and entertainment services for both consumer and corporate markets. StarHub operates Singapore’s fastest two-way HSPA+ mobile network that delivers up to 21Mbps for downlink to complement its nation-wide GSM network, and an island-wide HFC network that delivers multi-channel cable TV services (including High Definition Television and on-demand services) as well as ultra-high speed residential broadband services. StarHub also operates an extensive fixed business network that provides a wide range of data, voice and wholesale services. Over Singapore’s fibre-based Next Generation Nationwide Broadband Network, StarHub offers a broad range of home and business broadband plans along with a host of advanced media-rich value-added services.
Launched in 2000, StarHub has become one of Singapore’s most innovative info-communications providers, and the pioneer in ‘hubbing’ – the ability to deliver unique integrated and converged services to all its customers. StarHub, listed on the main board of the Singapore Exchange since October 2004, is a component stock of the Straits Times Index and the MSCI Singapore Free Index.
To use the service, you have to activate the VAS (Value Added Service) in your account. Log on to your Hub ID to add it. It will take a day (according to the information provided) to activate.