DETV (Malaysian IPTV service)
DETV is a Malaysian IPTV based Pay TV service owned by DE Multimedia Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture founded by REDtone International Bhd and Zhong Nan Enterprise (M) Bhd. It was officially been launched on 26th Jan 2010. Many of its channels are sourced from mainland China and Taiwan.
Technology
DETV is purely an IPTV-based service, it requires a internet connection to be able to receive its content. Currently the service uses decoders manufactured by Beijing Transvideo Digital Technology Co., Ltd.. The decoder is capable of connecting to the internet either wirelessly using Wi-Fi or over a wired ethernet connection. It offers component video, composite video and S-video output as well as two channel stereo sound output. Also present is a USB port which is currently unused.
Channels offered
Currently DETV offers the following channels. Timeshifting is available for all channels and the service also offers the ability to watch any program aired within a 72 hour period of airing. Unlike other providers in Malaysia, DETV is much more lenient in its programming content guideline.
- GuangXi TV International
- TianJin TV International
- SiChuan TV International
- Al Jazeera English
- Al Jazeera (Arabic)
- Channel NewsAsia
- Bloomberg TV
- DaAi Channel
- GoodTV
- Digital Mobile (Dimo) TV
- Taiwan MAC (Macroview) TV
- Hakka TV
- China Sun TV
- Arirang TV
- CCTV 4
- CCTV 9
- Kaku Animation
- CCTV-Entertainment
- China Movie
- Fujian Straits TV
- Dragon TV
- TVS (China)
- Zhejiang International Channel
- CCTV Chinese Opera Channel
- Chongqing TV International Channel
- Hunan TV World
- Beijing TV
- JSBC International Channel
- Yellow River TV
- NHK World
- Enlight Media
- Collections TV
- Health & Lifestyle Channel
Video on Demand
DETV also offers a comprehensive library of on-demand programming. Additionally all aired programs are also stored on the company's servers and is freely accessible for up to 72 hours after it has aired, a standard function provided by most IPTV providers.