Dream Satellite TV
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Dream Satellite TV was the first all-digital
To receive Dream's broadcasting signals, subscribers must acquire a 60 centimetres (24 in) in diameter
History
1996-2001: Incorporation and launch
In April 1996, Dream was incorporated to the Philippine Multi-Media System, Inc. (PMSI). On February 6, 1998, the
In 2003, Dream Broadcasting System was renamed as "Dream Satellite TV".
2006-2011: Koreasat 5 secondary broadcast and Agila II closedown
In 2006, Dream began to use Koreasat 5 as an additional main broadcast to the
Starting 2010 until 2011, Dream closed all of the transponders of Agila II (ABS-5/ABS-3) for its main broadcast, due to the fact that it was only 2 years left in the orbit. When all of the Dream Satellite channels were transferred to Koreasat 5, Dream announced customers to migrate their receivers (which uses Nagravision 3/Conax CAS7) to Koreasat 5 as the replacement for ABS-5/ABS-3 satellite.
In 2011, Antonio "Tonyboy" O. Cojuangco, Jr., owner of PMSI, has plans to sell the company.
2017: Koreasat 7 third broadcast
In 2017, Dream stated that it is planning to sign a multi-year, multi-transponder capacity agreement with Korea-based KT Corporation to broadcast DTH television channels via Koreasat 7 satellite at 116.0 degrees East & upgrade to DVB-S2. Koreasat 7 is expected to be operational by middle of 2017, to complete among 3 DTH operators in the Philippines.
The end of Dream Satellite TV
On December 31, 2017, Dream Satellite TV ceased their operations after 16 years due to bankruptcy, and stiff competition from Direct-to-Home Satellite TV providers such as
Hardware
Receivers
Early receivers were made by Nokia (Nokia MediaMaster 8830S/8630S), Digital AllWorld (DAW951 and DAW-SNA4400), ViStar and Crystal. Those receivers were already phased out by Dream (except for DAW-SNA4400 and Crystal), due to the lack of Nagravision 3/Conax support. The later receivers, such as Homecast eM-152USNA, KAON K-270 and the Arion AF-5102S (both of them were still offered by Dream). Both of these receivers are only capable of receiving standard definition broadcasts.
Smart cards
At the time, when the first DVB-version of Nagravision is not yet introduced, Dream Satellite used Conax CAS3 for the main broadcast until they switch to Nagravision 2 and Conax CAS7 encryption on 2006. In 2009, following the Dish Network anti-piracy upgrade, a conditional access swap to the smart card has been completed. This also made the smart card system transitioned to Nagravision Merlin and Conax CAS7.5.
Status of competition and controversy
Dream Satellite TV filed a complaint with the
References
- Tianjin Satellite TV Service Center. Archived from the originalon November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Dream TV Taps South Korea's Mugunghwa 5 Satellite". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 5, 2012. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Dream Satellite TV on Koreasat 5 at 113.0°E". Lyngemark Satellite. November 9, 2013. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Republic Act No. 8630: An Act granting the Philippine Multi-Media System, Inc., a franchise to construct, install, establish, operate and maintain radio And television stations in the Philippines" (PDF). Congress of the Philippines. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Historical Highlights". Dream Satellite TV. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ABS-CBN News. July 6, 2011. Archived from the originalon November 14, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Lenie Lectura (August 11, 2013). "SkyCable on the lookout for possible acquisitions". BusinessMirror. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Aishwariya S (August 12, 2013). "Philippines-based telecom company Sky Cable looks to acquire another DTH player". NexTV Asia. Archived from the original on November 11, 2013. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Dream Satellite TV public service announcement". DTV Pilipinas FB Page. December 29, 2017. Retrieved December 29, 2017.
- ABS-CBN News. January 1, 2009. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ "SkyCable sues DTH competitor". Yehey!. January 19, 2009.[permanent dead link]
External links
- Official website (archived)