FetchTV expands International News Services
Sydney, 21st July 2010 - FetchTV today announced that five new specialty international news channels will be added to the FetchTV Basic subscription package, available from partner ISP's such as iiNet.
The channels, all broadcast in English, aim to broaden FetchTV's appeal among Australia's culturally diverse population by providing an international perspective on global news and events. The new channels include:
- CCTV News is a 24-hour news channel of China Central Television, China's largest national TV network. It is dedicated to reporting news and information to its global audience, with a special focus on China.
- NDTV 24x7 is a 24-hour news and infotainment channel featuring news from India and internationally, along with Indian entertainment and sports.
- euronews covers world news from a European perspective.
- FRANCE 24 is a French news channel offering 24 hour coverage of global news from a French perspective.
- Al Jazeera English provides a unique perspective on news from around the world.
These channels, alongside the previously announced CNBC and BBC World News, provide FetchTV with a comprehensive range of leading international news channels. FetchTV subscribers will also have access to the extensive news coverage available on Australia's FTA networks, including the new 24 hour news service - ABC News 24.
Scott Lorson, CEO, FetchTV said: 'FetchTV is focused on providing a compelling alternative for the 70% of Australian's who have not yet taken up Pay TV services, and we are working hard to ensure we can cater to their diverse programming preferences.'
'These specialty news channels provide quality programming options for Australia's multicultural population. We will continue to aggressively grow our content proposition with leading mainstream programming, a diverse range of specialty channels, and a comprehensive suite of foreign language packages.'
'We are delighted to see the continued investment made by Australia's FTA networks to enhance and expand high quality domestic news coverage, such as ABC News 24, and are proud to offer complementary news services that provide an international perspective on world events.'
The specialty channels will be included as part of the basic monthly subscription, priced under $30, which also features over 20 subscription TV channels (delivered linearly or as video-on-demand), Movie Box which includes 30 movies a month, interactive services and access to new-release and library Pay-Per-View movies from leading movie studios.
About FetchTV
FetchTV is an Australian founded and owned business, with backing from the Malaysian based ASTRO ALL ASIA NETWORKS subscription TV group.
FetchTV is a wholesale subscription TV provider to leading Australian ISPs. The fetchtv service is unique in that it provides access to digital free-to-air channels, subscription channels, video on-demand and interactive content via an unmetered1broadband connection. Content is delivered to the TV in SD and HD quality, instantly with no downloading delays.
FetchTV Australia is not affiliated with Fetch TV UK of the same name. The technology deployed and business model are substantively different.