MEGAMEDIA SERVICES FOR 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS
Jakarta, January 31, 2008 – First Media announces commitment to serve one million homes with its “MEGAMEDIA” services in Jabodetabek through its cable and wireless infrastructure, to be completed by 2009. This announcement was delivered today at a press conference in Jakarta.
These Megamedia services reiterate the Lippo Group’s commitment through First Media in building and developing information, communication, entertainment and commerce as integrated in one company. First Media also strengthens its Management Team by recruiting professional experts in the industry.
Megamedia is a convergence of the so-called “Six Cs”: Cable TV (Multi-Channels Interactive Television); Computer (Internet Online Service); Communication (Data Service and Communication); Content (Internet and TV Content); Channels (Own Channel Production); and Commerce (TV Homeshopping and Internet E-Commerce).
“This is an exciting industry and First Media is building on this opportunity. We position ourselves in the opportunity of what we refer to as ‘convergence’ of different platforms in providing information and experience to the community”, said Dr. Yen Hsu, Chief Executive Officer First Media. “Our company, together with our entertainment infrastructure enable Indonesia to connect and access global information and entertainment as well as commerce, wherever and whenever they want it”, Dr. Yen Hsu added.
With its existing Hybrid Fiber Coaxial network, considered the largest and the broadest broadband network in Indonesia, First Media simultaneously and rapidly expands its network to connect homes, communities and businesses in making the Megamedia services a reality. The aggressive development strategy of the “Digital Triple-Play Ready” network focuses on the Class A, B and C sectors in Jabodetabek. The ability of the 2-way Megamedia network system architecture strategically positions First Media to become a dominant network service provider delivering “2 in 1” home entertainment.
First Media also takes this opportunity to implement its 2 in 1 home entertainment by launching a combined product of FastNet (fast-speed Broadband Internet) with HomeCable (Multi channels Pay TV) in one price, which has high value at very competitive prices. HomeCable packages of HomeCable 33, HomeCable 66, HomeCable Ala Carte and Add On were also launched during this event.
Products of First Media
FastNet, is a fast speed Broadband Internet that is reliable and “always on”. Users need not use telephone lines in order to access the Internet, and the computer is connected to the Internet on demand. Once the computer is turned on, it will instantly connect to the Internet until it is turned off. There are several attractive packages for FastNet based on the customer’s required speeds, starting from neophytes to advanced users who need greater access for music download, online games and video streaming. FastNet provides unlimited download access from 384 kbps up to 3000 kbps.
HomeCable, HomeCable is First Media's brand for cable TV service offering more than 66 channels broadcasting international and local stations through digital video and stereo audio qualities. Subscribers can choose packages based on particular selections including HomeCable33, HomeCable66, A la carte or Add On. HomeCable also carries 21 radio channels.
DataComm, provides a comprehensive data communication solution for point-to-point data transaction between offices. The services can be implemented by a large range of customers from small to multinational corporations and can be customized to the individual needs of its clients.
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