09 October 2007

Singapore, 9 October 2007 StarHub today announced the launch of HubStation FlexiWatch, a new prepaid cable TV service that allows non-cable TV customers to subscribe to an exciting line-up of channels and pay only for the duration for which they wish to enjoy the channels.

Mr Patrick Lim, StarHub’s Vice President for Cable TV Services said, "StarHub is committed to enhancing our services to meet the needs of local consumers. We understand the lifestyle and needs of individuals, such as frequent travellers and busy working adults, who wish to enjoy cable TV programmes without a post-paid package. HubStation FlexiWatch provides them with the flexibility and choice to choose the channels they want to watch and pay only for what they watch. "

Available from 10 October 2007, customers can receive the service via HubStation, priced at $560 ($599.20 with GST) without a post-paid cable TV subscription plan. They can choose from seven FlexiWatch channels including popular Chinese movies and drama channels such as Celestial Movies, STAR CHINESE MOVIES and VV Drama. The charges range from $3 to $5 ($3.21 to $5.35 with GST) per channel per day. With the subscription of FlexiWatch channels, customers will be able to enjoy up to six Basic Groups at no additional cost. (Please refer to Appendix A for the full list of channels available for the HubStation FlexiWatch service.)

"Besides giving our customers flexibility and choice, StarHub also gives great value for money. Customers who subscribe to one FlexiWatch channel will be able to enjoy three Basic Groups at no additional cost," said Mr Lim.

To purchase the FlexiWatch channels, customers can call 1633 or simply make the purchase via the HubStation TV Portal. They would need to select the duration of subscription and the channels they wish to purchase, before providing their credit card details for payment. Customers may purchase from a minimum of three consecutive days, to a maximum of 30 consecutive days.

All new HubStation FlexiWatch customers will be able to enjoy a free week-long viewing for one FlexiWatch channel and three Basic Groups of their choice. The free viewing will be activated separately for each customer, upon registration of customers details.

For more information on HubStation FlexiWatch, customers can contact StarHubs Customer Care hotline at 1633.

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Appendix A

FlexiWatch Channel Line-up

Tier

Channel

Ch No.

Per Day

Subscription Rates

Enhanced

Vijay

28

$3 per channel

($3.21 with 7% GST)

Asia

Celestial Movies

STAR Chinese Movies

STAR PLUS

TVBJ

VV Drama / VV Drama (+3)

61

62

41

48

55 / 255

$4 per channel

($4.28 with 7% GST)

Premium

STAR Movies

58

$5 per channel

($5.35 with 7% GST)

              *Minimum subscription of three consecutive days, up to a maximum of 30 consecutive days

            ** Each subscription of on FlexiWatch channel will include three Basic Groups and subscription of two or more FlexiWatch channels will include all six Basic Groups

Basic Group Channel line-up

Tier

Channel

Ch No.

World News

BBC World

Bloomberg Television

CCTV-9

CNBC

CNN

13

25

97

15

14

Education

Animal Planet

Discovery Channel

Discovery Travel & Living

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL

The History Channel

10

12

16

11

08

 

Entertainment

AXN

Hallmark Channel

MTV S.E.A.

STAR World

19

17

20

18

Kids

Cartoon Network

Disney Channel

Nickelodeon

35

33

32

Chinese Infotainment

CTI TV

MTV Mandarin

Phoenix Chinese Channel

TVBS Asia

52

51

50

54

Chinese Entertainment

Asia Plus

E City / E City (+2)

STAR CHINESE CHANNEL

TVB8

49

56 / 256

46

53