NHK WORLD TV, 24-hr English language channel launches on PT MNC Sky Vision and PT MNC Kabel Mediacom platforms
NHK WORLD TV expands its presence on DTH and IPTV in Indonesia through a new deal inked with PT MNC Sky Vision and PT MNC Kabel Mediacom. NHK WORLD TV will now offer its contents on Indovision, OKEVision, Topvision and Playmedia. This move further increases the existing footprint of NHK WORLD TV in Indonesia with the addition of 2.5 million new subscribers.
“NHK WORLD TV provides domestic and international news with accuracy and speed which is essential for discerning viewers in today’s fast-paced world. Our global network enables the presentation of information on Asia from various perspectives to keep our viewers informed and updated which is our main focus,” said Yoshihiko Shimizu, president and CEO, Japan International Broadcasting.
Yoshihiko Shimizu said the wide variety of entertainment programs available to the new viewers will make the English language channel a complete package for the whole family.
Operating from Japan, NHK WORLD TV is a 24-hour English language television service for international viewers; providing the latest informative and entertainment programs. NHK WORLD TV is available to 290 million households in more than 150 countries and regions.
About Japan International Broadcasting, Inc.
Japan International Broadcasting Inc. (JIB), a subsidiary of NHK, is responsible for the worldwide distribution of NHK WORLD TV, as well as the Japanese language channel NHK WORLD PREMIUM. Currently, the two channels are broadcast around the world on three international plus domestic satellites in their respective markets and reach households, hotels and others via DTH, cable, IPTV and terrestrial broadcast.