Taiwanese Rollout for Universal Networks

SINGAPORE: Universal Networks International has launched its SCI FI, Universal Channel and Hallmark Channel brands on three pay-TV operators in Taiwan.

TFN Media (Taiwan Fixed Network) launched the three channels back in June, followed by CNS (China Network Systems) in August and and TBC (Taiwan Broadband Communications) last week. Next up will be Vesta on November 1. The announcement comes just a few weeks after SCI FI HD launched in Japan. Upcoming launches include 13th Street on Foxtel and Austar in Australia.

“This is an important step in our growth plan for Asia, a priority region where we are committed to building a significant presence with our world-class brands," said Roma Khanna, the president of Universal Networks International and Digital Initiatives.

Raymund Miranda, the managing director of Universal Networks International (Asia Pacific), added: “We look forward to working with our partners in offering a brand new suite of channels to viewers in Taiwan. The changing pay-TV landscape in Taiwan provides significant opportunities for our channels and we are looking forward to even more partnerships in Taiwan in the coming months.”

SCI FI is now available in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, Universal Channel is in nine and Hallmark Channel reaches 20.