Cignal (pronounced as signal) is a Philippine satellite television and IPTV provider, owned by Cignal TV, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the MediaQuest Holdings Inc. under the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund.[1]
Cignal's prepaid electronic loading system is powered by Smart Communications, Inc.[2] Cignal uses VideoGuard encryption system to protect its content from signal piracy. It uses the SES-7 satellite to provide optimal coverage directly to the target markets.[3]
History[]
Prior to the launch, the PLDT group had already intended to establish its own satellite television service after its media arm MediaQuest Holdings sold its stake in Beyond Cable Holdings to the Lopez Group, and a failed attempt on the acquisition of Philippine Multimedia Systems, Inc. (PMSI, owner of Dream Satellite TV) from businessman and then-PLDT chairman Antonio "Tonyboy" O. Cojuangco.[4][5]
Using the satellite broadcasting franchise of Mediascape (formerly GV Broadcasting System), the new service was named Cignal and formally began its operations on February 1, 2009. PLDT spend PH₱1 billion for the rollout of the service.[6][7][8]
During its first years, Cignal transmitted its broadcast with over 20 SD channels and HD channels via NSS-11 satellite transponder service.[9]
In 2015, Cignal has been reached 1 million subscribers.[10]
Satellite transponder transmission[]
From 2009, Cignal broadcasts on NSS-11 satellite transponder service. But since 2012, Cignal utilizes additional broadcast on the SES-7 transponder service.[11]
Satellite | Band | Position | Frequency | Polarity | SR | FEC | Encryption | System | Status | Coverage |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SES-7 | Ku Band | 108.2° East | 11481, 11656 and 11685 MHz | Horizontal (H) | 18750 | 3/4 | Conax / VideoGuard | DVB-S2 MPEG-4 | Commercial broadcast | Philippines |
11510, 11539, 11568 and 11627 MHz | 20000 | |||||||||
11598 MHz | 2/3 |
Competition[]
At present, Cignal competes in the DTH service against G Sat, formerly Sky Cable Corporation's Sky Direct was their competitor but was decommissioned on June 30 via alias cease-and-desist order.
Sports teams[]
- Cignal HD Spikers (women's volleyball team)
- Cignal HD Spikers (men's volleyball team)
- Cignal-Ateneo (formerly Cignal HD Hawkeyes) (PBA D-League)
- Cignal Ultra (Esports team)
See also[]
References[]
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- ↑ Cignal ownership: http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5503:mediaquest-moves-direct-satellite-service-offer-deadline&catid=24:companies&Itemid=59
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- ↑ Cignal uses NSS-11 satellite, not Agila 2: http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5503:mediaquest-moves-direct-satellite-service-offer-deadline&catid=24:companies&Itemid=59
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