SINGAPORE – October 9, 2013 – Top US shows such as The X Factor USA, Beauty & The Beast and Elementary will be available to SingTel mio TV viewers beginning October 16, after the digital pay TV service and RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network announced a carriage deal.
The deal brings the newly launched RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel to Singapore. The channel will be part of the Family+ Pack at no extra charge, offering world-class content for every member of the family.
“We have been actively seeking out fresh TV channels and content, and are delighted to be the first in Singapore to launch this great new channel,” said Goh Seow Eng, Managing Director, TV, SingTel. “With the biggest names in US series, freshest reality shows and entertainment news, RTL CBS Entertainment HD will soon become a firm favourite among our customers.”
Last month, RTL CBS Entertainment HD channel was launched in Malaysia and Thailand. On mio TV Channel 318, RTL CBS Entertainment HD features various top class content including reality shows such as The X Factor USA and America’s Got Talent; entertainment news from Entertainment Tonight, and top rated US series such as Elementary and the upcoming Under the Dome.
“We are particularly excited to launch RTL CBS Entertainment HD in Singapore, where we recently opened our new headquarters,” commented Jonas Engwall, Chief Executive Officer, RTL CBS Asia Entertainment Network. “We aim to become a leading provider of entertainment programs in the country and are committed to delivering high quality content to viewers through our new partnership with SingTel mio TV.”
