Monday, August 11, 2008

IPTV delayed once again

The launch of SLT IPTV operated by SLT subsidiary, SLT Visioncom has been delayed upto the end the year according to reports. The service was to commence in August but technical issues are the cause of the delay.

IPTV as we reported earlier requires ADSL 2+ connectivity and cannot operate with the present ADSL service of SLT and therefore it looks like this requirement has caused the problem resulting in certain channels not working. It is highly likely that before SLT launches their IPTV service they will be launching ADSL 2+.

Due to issues with SLT IPTV we will not be launching the SLT IPTV blog until SLT resolves issues and confirms a launch date. Until the that we will continue SLT IPTV related discussions on this blog.

Friday, August 08, 2008

Beijing 2008 Olympics on Rupavahini/Channel Eye

The Beijing 2008 Olympics Games is scheduled to commence today with a gala opening ceremony at 5pm Sri Lanka time.

The events will be telecast over Rupavahini/Channel Eye over the next few days until 24 August 2008.

We hope that SLRC makes its best efforts to show the games with minimum interruptions. With the Sri Lanka - India Test Series underway and with the One Day Games coming up we expect most of the Olympic content over Rupavahini.

Wednesday, August 06, 2008

The Amazing Race Asian Edition Season 3 to premiere on AXN

AXN will be premiering the third season of the Asian Edition of TheAmazing Race on 11 Sept 08 at 6:30pm SL time. This the third edition will feature a team from India, however it is sad to note that no team from Sri Lanka has been featured ever since season one featured a Sri Lanka - British Duo that was considered Team Sri Lanka.

A introduction show called "Amazing Race 3: Racers Revealed" will be telecast on 4th Sept 08 at 6:30pm SL time.

AXN is available over all pay television networks in Sri Lanka and please note that the times indicated only apply for telecast times over AXN East Asia. For viewers using Indian DTH operators which telecasts AXN India the premiere is expected to be at 10pm on the above mentioned dates, please check EPG for accurate programming information.