BNS to Source Content for Thailand’s True IPTV Service

Hong Kong based IPTV enabler Broadband Network Systems Ltd (BNS) will source and aggregate digital television channels for True Corporation's IPTV platform.

Hong Kong (PRWEB) April 28, 2006 -- Hong Kong based Broadband Network Systems Ltd (BNS) is working with True IPTV, the H.264-IPTV service of True Corporation Plc in Thailand, to acquire key lifestyle content for its IPTV platform.

The scope of the service provided by BNS includes sourcing and aggregating digital television channels from around the world for distribution over True’s broadcast services.

True Corporation Public Company Limited is Thailand's only fully-integrated communication solutions provider, convergence solutions leader and premier lifestyle enabler. The company has over 400,000 broadband subscribers and has launched Thailand's first IPTV service, True IPTV, in early April 2006 with 10 channels across Entertainment, Music, Lifestyle, Kids and News categories.

”Working with an experienced content aggregator like BNS will enable us to secure the sought-after content needed to expand our services quickly,“ Mr Paisit Vatjanapagorn, General Manager, Broadband Broadcast and Multimedia at True Corporation Plc said.

Ms Alita Wong, Director of Strategy and Content at BNS said: “Offering compelling and unique content is one of the most important aspects of a successful IPTV service. We are excited to work with True Corporation and look forward to delivering a differentiated content mix which drives subscriptions.”

About BNS
Broadband Network Systems Ltd is a Strategic Consultancy, Technology Integrator and Content Aggregator, providing advanced IPTV solutions to the service provider community. Headquartered in Hong Kong, with regional offices and representatives in Beijing, Seoul, Taipei and Tokyo, BNS serves a diverse set of Broadband Service Providers interested in maximizing their potential within the IPTV space. BNS has extensive hands-on experience in all facets of design, implementation, management and service operation of broadband networks and broadband video in Asia with clients including Chunghwa Telecom, Hanaro Telecom, Telekom Malaysia and many others. www.bnsltd.com

BNS Contact: Anke Gill, +852 90318036

About True Corporation Plc
True Corporation Public Company Limited is Thailand's only fully-integrated communication solutions provider, convergence solutions leader and premier lifestyle enabler. True provides consumers, small and medium enterprises, and corporations with a full range of voice, data and multimedia solutions customized to meet their needs. The company is the largest wireline service provider in Bangkok, the largest broadband provider in the country and a major player in the wireless, cellular and Internet markets. Principal subsidiary companies in the True Group include UBC, Thailand's dominant pay television operator, and True Move, a major mobile phone service provider. For more information please visit: http://www.truecorp.co.th.

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