Universal Networks on 3 pay-TV platforms in Taiwan

MUMBAI: 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) had launched the three channels back in June, followed by CNS (China Network Systems) in August and TBC (Taiwan Broadband Communications) last week.

Next up will be Vesta on 1 November. 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.

Said Universal Networks International and Digital Initiatives president Roma Khanna, “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,”.While Sci fi is now available in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, Universal Channel is available in nine and Hallmark Channel reaches 20 countries respectively.