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StarHub achieves 99% 5G coverage in Singapore

StarHub has achieved the milestone of over 99 per cent coverage for its outdoor 5G network in Singapore. “Just like other necessities, connectivity has become an integral part of our daily lives,” said Nikhil Eapen, StarHub’s Chief Executive. “Aligned with DARE+, StarHub is proud to continue elevating how our Singapore community live, work and play, […]

February 14, 2024

Kacific offers disaster resilience solution

Kacific Broadband Satellite has introduced CommsBox Ultra, which it described as an elevated version of its turnkey solution, CommsBox, to take disaster resilience communications to a new level. With enhanced features, CommsBox Ultra is specially designed to quickly re-established communications even in the most mountainous and remote regions. Singapore-based Kacific says its new service is […]

January 16, 2024By Chris Forrester

Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain top Netflix Speed Index again

Sixteen per cent of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) increased 0.2 Mbps and 83 per cent stayed the same during December 2023 on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime time Netflix streaming experience. Three countries and regions were in the top performance tier for December: Hong Kong, […]

January 9, 2024

Singapore: Lai named BBC News Chief Presenter

The BBC has announced the appointment of Steve Lai as Chief Presenter in Singapore on the BBC’s news channel, BBC News, which broadcasts to an audience of millions around the world, including in Europe, North America and Asia. Lai will anchor BBC News’ flagship Asia morning programmes, the award-winning Newsday and Asia Business Report, as […]

December 21, 2023

Hong Kong, Singapore, Spain lead Netflix ISP Speed Index

Netflix has announced that three countries and regions were in the top performance tier for November on its ISP Speed Index, which measures prime time Netflix streaming experience on particular ISPs around the world; Hong Kong, Singapore, and Spain all registered an average speed of 3.2 Mbps. Ninety-seven percent of ISPs stayed the same or […]

December 12, 2023

StarHub hosts Man City vs Liverpool screening at D’Marquee

StarHub will be hosting the high-profile clash between Manchester City and Liverpool on November 25th at D’Marquee at Downtown East in Singapore.  Fans can expect intense football action, as both teams are set to compete for the top spot on the 2023/24 Premier League table. The live screening will begin at 8.30pm (local time), with […]

November 22, 2023

StarHub launches MOLA Sport, MOLA Golf channels

StarHub has announced the launch of two MOLA channels, MOLA Sport and MOLA Golf, for the StarHub TV Sports+ bundles in Singapore. The addition of both channels brings key sports content including the Carabao Cup, the English Football League Championship (EFL), the PGA Tour, and the NFL to StarHub TV. “We pride ourselves in being […]

October 31, 2023

Netflix ISP Speed Index shows increased bitrate

Eight countries saw a 0.2 Mbps increase in September on the Netflix ISP Speed Index, a monthly update on which ISPs provide the best prime time Netflix streaming experience. After four months of normalised ISP speeds falling (which Netflix attributes to benefits from encoding efficiencies), September showed a slight increase in the average bitrate, with […]

October 10, 2023

Premiere date set for Tom and Jerry miniseries set in Singapore

The first ever localised Tom and Jerry series, featuring the beloved cartoon cat and mouse in Singapore, will premiere in Southeast and South Asia, Australia and New Zealand on Cartoon Network on October 21st, as well as stream on HBO GO in Southeast Asia. Episodes will be globally available via the Cartoon Network Asia YouTube […]

October 10, 2023

Discovery HD, HGTV on StarHub

StarHub has announced the relaunch of Discovery HD and HGTV channels for its customers in Singapore. The two channels join the StarHub TV+ line-up of content options from Warner Bros Discovery (WBD) that includes CNN International, Cartoonito, Cartoon Network, HBO, HBO On Demand, HBO Signature, HBO Family, HBO Hits and Cinemax. Subscribers can also access […]

October 2, 2023