StarHub Brings UEFA EURO 2012™ to Singapore
All 31 matches ‘live’ across two dedicated High-Definition StarHub TV channels
Singapore, 26 March 2012 – StarHub, Singapore’s official broadcaster of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA EURO 2012™), will offer all 31 tournament matches ‘live’ across its pay TV, online and mobile platforms. Viewers can purchase the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack from tomorrow, 27 March 2012.
In the lead-up to the tournament, preview programmes will commence on 1 June 2012. StarHub’s UEFA EURO 2012™ ‘live’ broadcast coverage then begins with Match-day One on 8 June 2012, 11:30pm. Following the Opening Ceremony, the Group A match involving Poland vs Greece will kick off on 9 June 2012, midnight. Full coverage includes the Opening and Closing ceremonies, match previews, post-match analyses and highlights.
“UEFA EURO 2012™ showcases the very best of European football and ranks high on any sports fan’s calendar. We are proud to be the operator to bring the tournament to Singapore. Our viewers can not only marvel at this footballing spectacle through our high-definition TV coverage, they can also catch all the action on their computers and smartphones, wherever they may be. Together, we can all look forward to an enthralling contest in Poland and Ukraine," said Ms Iris Wee, StarHub's Vice President of Home Solutions & Content.
UEFA EURO 2012™ ‘live’ matches will be offered on two dedicated high-definition channels, Main Channel HD (StarHub TV Ch 227) and Simulcast Match Channel HD (StarHub TV Ch 228). In addition, matches will also available in standard-definition on Main Channel (StarHub TV Ch 225) and Simulcast Match Channel (StarHub TV Ch 226). StarHub TV customers need a HubStation HD or an HD Interactive set-top box to view the high-definition channels.
Upon subscription of the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack, customers can opt-in for the multi-screen access of UEFA EURO 2012™ on Internet and mobile at no additional cost. UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack subscribers with a Hub ID can view both the Main Channel and Simulcast Match Channel on their computers through any browser connected to the Internet. StarHub Mobile customers with the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack can also view the channels on compatible smartphones on Mobile TV.
The UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack is available for a one-time fee and customers who subscribe on or before 30 April 2012 will enjoy the special early bird price of $58.85 (includes GST). Customers who subscribe from 1 May 2012 onwards can still purchase the Pack for $69.55 (includes GST). Customers do not need to subscribe to the Basic or Sports Group to enjoy the Pack. Subscription prices apply to all StarHub customers and non-StarHub customers alike.
Existing StarHub TV customers can purchase the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack at www.starhub.com/euro2012. Customers with StarHub TV interactive set-top boxes can purchase the Pack instantly by pressing the blue button on their StarHub remote control on Channels 225, 226, 227 or 228.1
Additional options for new subscribers
Customers of other qualified pay TV retailers can get their UEFA EURO 2012™ fix on Main Channel HD and Simulcast Match Channel HD by signing up for the Pack at all StarHub shops or Exclusive Partner outlets.2 No additional set-top box is required. Matches will not be available on Online and Mobile platforms.
Viewers with no existing pay TV subscription and who do not wish to watch the tournament on Online and Mobile platforms can enjoy the flexibility of an a la carte pre-paid StarHub TV subscription for UEFA EURO 2012™. They do not have to subscribe to the usual minimum package of three Basic Groups.
New customers can purchase the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack at StarHub shops and Exclusive Partner outlets. A one-time activation charge of $10.70 applies for new StarHub TV customers.
For more information, please see Annex 1.
1 HubStation, HubStation HD & HD Interactive set-top boxes
2 These qualified pay TV retailers will be designated by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and are defined as Receiving Qualified Licensees under the Media Market Conduct Code.
UEFA EURO 2012™ PAY-PER-VIEW Pack
1. What is the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack about?
From 9am on 1 June 2012, UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack will be launched, offering a full coverage of all 31 ‘LIVE’ matches between 9 June and 2 July 2012.
The UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack consists of:
* Up to 4 dedicated EURO channels in both SD and HD.
* UEFA EURO 2012™ via Online and Mobile Access
StarHub Postpaid TV customers who subscribe to UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack will also get to watch the matches on their PC, tablet or smart-phone by opting in for the Online and Mobile Access.
2. What do I get to watch with UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack and what are the channels that are available?
The four EURO dedicated channels include:
* [SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack (StarHub TV Ch 225)
o Live coverage and highlights of 27 UEFA EURO 2012™ matches in Standard Definition
o All repeat telecast of all 31 matches
* [SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack (StarHub TV Ch 226)
o Live coverage of 4 UEFA EURO 2012™ matches that are played concurrently between 17 and 20 June 2012 in Standard Definition.
* [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack (StarHub TV Ch 227 / StarHub DTTV Ch 35 / SingTel mio TV Ch 118)
o Mirror of UEFA EURO 2012™ Ch 225 in FULL HD
* [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack (StarHub TV Ch 228 / StarHub DTTV Ch 36 / Mio TV Ch 119)
o o Mirror of UEFA EURO 2012™ Ch 226 in FULL HD
3. When will the UEFA EURO™ 2012 programming commence? What is the telecast period of the UEFA EURO 2012™?
From 11.30pm on 8 June 2012 (Friday), UEFA EURO 2012™ coverage will be available on the main channel.
From 11.30pm on 8 June 2012 (Friday), UEFA EURO 2012™ coverage will begin which includes the opening ceremony. This will be followed by the kick off of the first match between Poland and Greece at 12am on 9 June (Saturday).
The Final match will be telecast ‘LIVE’ at 2.45am on 2 July (Monday) and the channels will cease on 9 July 12am (Monday).
For updated telecast schedules, please refer to the On-screen TV Guide or log on to www.starhub.com/beentertained.
4. How much does the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack cost?
For sign-ups before 9 May, you will get to enjoy a special early bird rate of $58.85 (w/GST).
From 10 May, UEFA EURO 2012™ subscription will be priced at $69.55 (w/GST).
5. When can I sign up for the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack?
The UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack will be available for subscription from 27 March 2012.
6. How can I sign up for the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack?
StarHub TV customers:
* Customer using HubStation / HubStation HD / HD Interactive set-top box, you may tune to Ch 225 and press the blue button on your remote control to sign up instantly.
* Subscribe by filling in a form on www.starhub.com/euro2012.
* Calling 1630
* Visit any StarHub Retail Shop or Exclusive Partner outlet.
SingTel mio TV customers:
* Visit any StarHub Retail Shop or Exclusive Partner outlet.
* From 23 April 2012, SingTel mio TV customers with any existing StarHub service may sign up by filling in a form on www.starhub.com/euro2012.
7. I am an existing StarHub TV or SingTel mio TV customer; will there be further discounts if I sign up to UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack?
Other than the early bird offer for sign-ups before 9 May 2012, there will not be any additional discounts given for the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack.
8. Will all 4 UEFA EURO 2012™ channels be available 24 hours daily?
[SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub Ch 225) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 227 / StarHub DTTV Ch 35 / Mio TV Ch 118) will be available 24 hours daily from 1 June, 9am.
[SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 226) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub Ch 228 / StarHub DTTV Ch 36 / Mio TV Ch 119) will only be available from 17 to 20 June, which will only shown the live telecast of 4 matches that are played concurrently.
9. During the tournament period, what will I see on the four channels when there are no live matches going on?
[SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 225) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 227 / StarHub DTTV Ch 35 / SingTel Mio TV Ch 118) will show the encore telecast of the matches.
[SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 226) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 228 / StarHub DTTV Ch 36 / SingTel Mio TV Ch 119) will only be available from 17 to 20 June, which will only shown the live telecast of 4 matches that are played concurrently during the Group Stage 3.
10. Will there be repeats of the UEFA EURO 2012™ matches?
Yes, you will be able to catch the repeats of all 31 matches on [SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 225) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 227 / StarHub DTTV Ch 35 / SingTel Mio TV Ch 118).
11. When will most of the games be taking place?
Most of the ‘LIVE’ games will be taking place in the morning at 12am and at 2.45am (Singapore time).
For telecast schedules, please refer to the On-screen TV Guide or the StarHub Online Programme Guide at www.starhub.com/beentertained.
12. Where can I get the latest telecast schedules?
As the matches are shown ‘LIVE’, the match fixtures and telecast schedules are subjected to changes. For updated telecast schedules, please refer to the On-screen TV Guide or the StarHub Online Programme Guide at www.starhub.com/beentertained.
13. Will all the 31 matches be shown live on the UEFA EURO 2012™ channels?
Yes, you will get to enjoy the complete coverage of all 31 live matches on the UEFA EURO 2012™ channels.
14. Will I be able to watch the replay of the matches?
Yes, the replay of the UEFA EURO 2012™ matches will be shown on the EURO main channels after the live telecast of the matches.
15. What happens when there are two matches being played concurrently?
There are a total of 4 such concurrent matches which will happen during the Group-Stage 3 from 17 June – 20 June during the UEFA EURO 2012™ event.
When there are two concurrent matches, one of the matches will be shown live on UEFA EURO 2012™ - StarHub TV Ch 225 (SD) / StarHub TV Ch 227 (HD) / StarHub DTTV 35 / SingTel mioTV Ch 118.
The other match will be shown on UEFA EURO 2012TM StarHub TV Ch 226 (SD) / StarHub TV Ch 228 (HD) / StarHub DTTV Ch 36 / SingTel mio TV Ch 119.
16. Will I be able to preview the UEFA EURO™ 2012 via the video mosaics of my set-top box?
The four dedicated EURO channels will not be available on video mosaic.
17. Will StarHub be airing any free matches on Preview Channel?
Currently, there are no plans to offer any matches on Preview Channel. Details will be made available should there be any free matches on Preview Channel.
18. UEFA EURO 2012™ is available on free-to-air channels or at no additional charges on Pay TV platforms in other countries. Why is StarHub charging extra for the coverage of UEFA EURO 2012™ matches?
Broadcast industries vary between countries, and free-to-air broadcasters operate on a different business model compared to pay-TV operators like StarHub. And, most of the free-to-air stations do not provide the full ‘live’ coverage of all 31 EURO matches.
It is difficult to make an equitable comparison between countries as there are many factors that influence pricing models, including the market size, operating conditions, terms of programming carriage, market mix and the cost of living. We will not be able to comment on the pricing and packaging decisions of the other operators in the region.
19. Will the free-to-air channels be telecasting the UEFA EURO 2012™ matches?
There are on-going discussions taking place regarding showing some matches via free to air channels. More information will be made available prior to the launch of UEFA EURO 2012™.
20. Will there be eTV shown on the UEFA EURO 2012™ Channels during matches?
There will be no eTV shown on the UEFA EURO 2012™ channels.
http://www.starhub.com/content/tv/euro2012/euro2012_faq.html
http://www.starhub.com/content/corporate/newsroom/2012/03/starhub-brings-uefa-euro-2012-to-singapore.html
All 31 matches ‘live’ across two dedicated High-Definition StarHub TV channels
Singapore, 26 March 2012 – StarHub, Singapore’s official broadcaster of the 2012 UEFA European Football Championship (UEFA EURO 2012™), will offer all 31 tournament matches ‘live’ across its pay TV, online and mobile platforms. Viewers can purchase the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack from tomorrow, 27 March 2012.
In the lead-up to the tournament, preview programmes will commence on 1 June 2012. StarHub’s UEFA EURO 2012™ ‘live’ broadcast coverage then begins with Match-day One on 8 June 2012, 11:30pm. Following the Opening Ceremony, the Group A match involving Poland vs Greece will kick off on 9 June 2012, midnight. Full coverage includes the Opening and Closing ceremonies, match previews, post-match analyses and highlights.
UEFA EURO 2012™ ‘live’ matches will be offered on two dedicated high-definition channels, Main Channel HD (StarHub TV Ch 227) and Simulcast Match Channel HD (StarHub TV Ch 228). In addition, matches will also available in standard-definition on Main Channel (StarHub TV Ch 225) and Simulcast Match Channel (StarHub TV Ch 226). StarHub TV customers need a HubStation HD or an HD Interactive set-top box to view the high-definition channels.
Upon subscription of the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack, customers can opt-in for the multi-screen access of UEFA EURO 2012™ on Internet and mobile at no additional cost. UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack subscribers with a Hub ID can view both the Main Channel and Simulcast Match Channel on their computers through any browser connected to the Internet. StarHub Mobile customers with the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack can also view the channels on compatible smartphones on Mobile TV.
The UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack is available for a one-time fee and customers who subscribe on or before 30 April 2012 will enjoy the special early bird price of $58.85 (includes GST). Customers who subscribe from 1 May 2012 onwards can still purchase the Pack for $69.55 (includes GST). Customers do not need to subscribe to the Basic or Sports Group to enjoy the Pack. Subscription prices apply to all StarHub customers and non-StarHub customers alike.
Existing StarHub TV customers can purchase the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack at www.starhub.com/euro2012. Customers with StarHub TV interactive set-top boxes can purchase the Pack instantly by pressing the blue button on their StarHub remote control on Channels 225, 226, 227 or 228.1
Additional options for new subscribers
Customers of other qualified pay TV retailers can get their UEFA EURO 2012™ fix on Main Channel HD and Simulcast Match Channel HD by signing up for the Pack at all StarHub shops or Exclusive Partner outlets.2 No additional set-top box is required. Matches will not be available on Online and Mobile platforms.
Viewers with no existing pay TV subscription and who do not wish to watch the tournament on Online and Mobile platforms can enjoy the flexibility of an a la carte pre-paid StarHub TV subscription for UEFA EURO 2012™. They do not have to subscribe to the usual minimum package of three Basic Groups.
New customers can purchase the UEFA EURO 2012™ Pay-Per-View Pack at StarHub shops and Exclusive Partner outlets. A one-time activation charge of $10.70 applies for new StarHub TV customers.
For more information, please see Annex 1.
1 HubStation, HubStation HD & HD Interactive set-top boxes
2 These qualified pay TV retailers will be designated by the Media Development Authority of Singapore (MDA) and are defined as Receiving Qualified Licensees under the Media Market Conduct Code.
UEFA EURO 2012™ PAY-PER-VIEW Pack
1. What is the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack about?
From 9am on 1 June 2012, UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack will be launched, offering a full coverage of all 31 ‘LIVE’ matches between 9 June and 2 July 2012.
The UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack consists of:
* Up to 4 dedicated EURO channels in both SD and HD.
* UEFA EURO 2012™ via Online and Mobile Access
StarHub Postpaid TV customers who subscribe to UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack will also get to watch the matches on their PC, tablet or smart-phone by opting in for the Online and Mobile Access.
2. What do I get to watch with UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack and what are the channels that are available?
The four EURO dedicated channels include:
* [SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack (StarHub TV Ch 225)
o Live coverage and highlights of 27 UEFA EURO 2012™ matches in Standard Definition
o All repeat telecast of all 31 matches
* [SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack (StarHub TV Ch 226)
o Live coverage of 4 UEFA EURO 2012™ matches that are played concurrently between 17 and 20 June 2012 in Standard Definition.
* [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack (StarHub TV Ch 227 / StarHub DTTV Ch 35 / SingTel mio TV Ch 118)
o Mirror of UEFA EURO 2012™ Ch 225 in FULL HD
* [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ Pack (StarHub TV Ch 228 / StarHub DTTV Ch 36 / Mio TV Ch 119)
o o Mirror of UEFA EURO 2012™ Ch 226 in FULL HD
3. When will the UEFA EURO™ 2012 programming commence? What is the telecast period of the UEFA EURO 2012™?
From 11.30pm on 8 June 2012 (Friday), UEFA EURO 2012™ coverage will be available on the main channel.
From 11.30pm on 8 June 2012 (Friday), UEFA EURO 2012™ coverage will begin which includes the opening ceremony. This will be followed by the kick off of the first match between Poland and Greece at 12am on 9 June (Saturday).
The Final match will be telecast ‘LIVE’ at 2.45am on 2 July (Monday) and the channels will cease on 9 July 12am (Monday).
For updated telecast schedules, please refer to the On-screen TV Guide or log on to www.starhub.com/beentertained.
4. How much does the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack cost?
For sign-ups before 9 May, you will get to enjoy a special early bird rate of $58.85 (w/GST).
From 10 May, UEFA EURO 2012™ subscription will be priced at $69.55 (w/GST).
5. When can I sign up for the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack?
The UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack will be available for subscription from 27 March 2012.
6. How can I sign up for the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack?
StarHub TV customers:
* Customer using HubStation / HubStation HD / HD Interactive set-top box, you may tune to Ch 225 and press the blue button on your remote control to sign up instantly.
* Subscribe by filling in a form on www.starhub.com/euro2012.
* Calling 1630
* Visit any StarHub Retail Shop or Exclusive Partner outlet.
SingTel mio TV customers:
* Visit any StarHub Retail Shop or Exclusive Partner outlet.
* From 23 April 2012, SingTel mio TV customers with any existing StarHub service may sign up by filling in a form on www.starhub.com/euro2012.
7. I am an existing StarHub TV or SingTel mio TV customer; will there be further discounts if I sign up to UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack?
Other than the early bird offer for sign-ups before 9 May 2012, there will not be any additional discounts given for the UEFA EURO 2012™ PPV Pack.
8. Will all 4 UEFA EURO 2012™ channels be available 24 hours daily?
[SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub Ch 225) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 227 / StarHub DTTV Ch 35 / Mio TV Ch 118) will be available 24 hours daily from 1 June, 9am.
[SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 226) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub Ch 228 / StarHub DTTV Ch 36 / Mio TV Ch 119) will only be available from 17 to 20 June, which will only shown the live telecast of 4 matches that are played concurrently.
9. During the tournament period, what will I see on the four channels when there are no live matches going on?
[SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 225) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 227 / StarHub DTTV Ch 35 / SingTel Mio TV Ch 118) will show the encore telecast of the matches.
[SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 226) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 228 / StarHub DTTV Ch 36 / SingTel Mio TV Ch 119) will only be available from 17 to 20 June, which will only shown the live telecast of 4 matches that are played concurrently during the Group Stage 3.
10. Will there be repeats of the UEFA EURO 2012™ matches?
Yes, you will be able to catch the repeats of all 31 matches on [SD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 225) and [HD] UEFA EURO 2012™ (StarHub TV Ch 227 / StarHub DTTV Ch 35 / SingTel Mio TV Ch 118).
11. When will most of the games be taking place?
Most of the ‘LIVE’ games will be taking place in the morning at 12am and at 2.45am (Singapore time).
For telecast schedules, please refer to the On-screen TV Guide or the StarHub Online Programme Guide at www.starhub.com/beentertained.
12. Where can I get the latest telecast schedules?
As the matches are shown ‘LIVE’, the match fixtures and telecast schedules are subjected to changes. For updated telecast schedules, please refer to the On-screen TV Guide or the StarHub Online Programme Guide at www.starhub.com/beentertained.
13. Will all the 31 matches be shown live on the UEFA EURO 2012™ channels?
Yes, you will get to enjoy the complete coverage of all 31 live matches on the UEFA EURO 2012™ channels.
14. Will I be able to watch the replay of the matches?
Yes, the replay of the UEFA EURO 2012™ matches will be shown on the EURO main channels after the live telecast of the matches.
15. What happens when there are two matches being played concurrently?
There are a total of 4 such concurrent matches which will happen during the Group-Stage 3 from 17 June – 20 June during the UEFA EURO 2012™ event.
When there are two concurrent matches, one of the matches will be shown live on UEFA EURO 2012™ - StarHub TV Ch 225 (SD) / StarHub TV Ch 227 (HD) / StarHub DTTV 35 / SingTel mioTV Ch 118.
The other match will be shown on UEFA EURO 2012TM StarHub TV Ch 226 (SD) / StarHub TV Ch 228 (HD) / StarHub DTTV Ch 36 / SingTel mio TV Ch 119.
16. Will I be able to preview the UEFA EURO™ 2012 via the video mosaics of my set-top box?
The four dedicated EURO channels will not be available on video mosaic.
17. Will StarHub be airing any free matches on Preview Channel?
Currently, there are no plans to offer any matches on Preview Channel. Details will be made available should there be any free matches on Preview Channel.
18. UEFA EURO 2012™ is available on free-to-air channels or at no additional charges on Pay TV platforms in other countries. Why is StarHub charging extra for the coverage of UEFA EURO 2012™ matches?
Broadcast industries vary between countries, and free-to-air broadcasters operate on a different business model compared to pay-TV operators like StarHub. And, most of the free-to-air stations do not provide the full ‘live’ coverage of all 31 EURO matches.
It is difficult to make an equitable comparison between countries as there are many factors that influence pricing models, including the market size, operating conditions, terms of programming carriage, market mix and the cost of living. We will not be able to comment on the pricing and packaging decisions of the other operators in the region.
19. Will the free-to-air channels be telecasting the UEFA EURO 2012™ matches?
There are on-going discussions taking place regarding showing some matches via free to air channels. More information will be made available prior to the launch of UEFA EURO 2012™.
20. Will there be eTV shown on the UEFA EURO 2012™ Channels during matches?
There will be no eTV shown on the UEFA EURO 2012™ channels.
http://www.starhub.com/content/tv/euro2012/euro2012_faq.html
http://www.starhub.com/content/corporate/newsroom/2012/03/starhub-brings-uefa-euro-2012-to-singapore.html
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