BesTV Lands IPTV, Internet TV Premier League Broadcast Rights
DVBCN, 8/20/12
Shanghai Media Group (SMG) subsidiary Shanghai BesTV New Media (600637.SH) has obtained IPTV and internet TV mainland China broadcasting rights for the 2012-2012 season of English Premier League.
BesTV first began broadcasting Premier League matches in 2010, and currently can simulcast up to 6 games in HD as well as offer VOD time-shifting services. This season BesTV will widely utilize the same "virtual touchscreen" technology that its TV commentators used for the Manchester United vs. Liverpool game last season.
Keywords: Shanghai Media Group IPTV television VOD Internet TV BesTV broadcasting rights English Premier League HD time-shifting 600637.SH broadcasting