Asianet Satellite Communications has launched an Android and iOS mobile app called Asianet Mobile TV+ which will let its users live stream 50 news and entertainment channels and radio stations in Malayalam, Tamil and other regional languages, reports Exchange4media. As of now, the app has 10,000- 50,000 installs and was updated in May. Users can login through a new created account or use Facebook and currently, there is Live TV, Radio and Favourites in the menu. Asianet plans to add on demand video and catch up TV to the service in the future, albeit it does not mention the timeline. Asianet Mobile TV+’s target audience is mostly NRIs and has tied up with XperioLabs to launch its apps. As of now, there is a free subscription for one month for the service, but no details on when it will become a paid service and how much it will cost. Asianet also currently has a host of apps relating to live TV, customer care, Asianet Satcom etc. Asianet acquisition; Star India business changes: Note that in March 2014, Star India acquired Asianet Communications Ltd for an undisclosed amount. In April this year, Star India underwent a top management reshuffle and created 5 business units and appointed CEOs for the same. Out of this, one was a separate business unit for the company’s business interests in the southern states of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana of which Kevin Vaz was appointed as CEO. Recent developments in online streaming: - Earlier this…
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