U Television
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| Type | DVB-T |
|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia |
| Availability | Peninsular Malaysia only |
| Motto | Change Your View |
| Owner | Berjaya Media Berhad |
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Launch date
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5 September 2005 |
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Former names
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MiTV |
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Official website
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www www |
U Television Sdn. Bhd. (formerly known as U Telecom Media Holdings Sdn. Bhd. and MiTV Corporation Sdn. Bhd.) is Malaysia's third pay television operator. It was launched in 5 September 2005 after having obtained all the necessary approvals from the censorship board on its broadcast contents. The company initially offered 40 channels from content providers worldwide.
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History
U television was officially launched on 5 September 2005 by Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi at the Manhattan Ballroom in Berjaya Times Square Hotel & Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.
One of U television's distinguishing traits is that it utilises an internet protocol over UHF-based transmission system. Subscribers are required to install a standard UHF television antenna as opposed to a satellite dish to receive broadcasts. U television is therefore able to broadcast even during inclement weather
U television is largely owned by Tan Sri Vincent Tan, the president of the Berjaya Group.
On 31 October 2006, the company announced a restructuring that included suspension of all marketing and new subscription activities. In addition, approximately 66% of the companies workforce was retrenched.[1]
U television also owns a mobile phone operator called U Mobile.
See also
- List of Malaysian television stations
- Mega TV (non-operational since 2001)
- Fine TV
- Astro
- U Mobile
References
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External links
- MiTV official website
- Updates on U Mobile
- U Mobile website
- TV3's Buletin Utama - MiTV Staff Retrenchment (in Malay)
