By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept
TechgoonduTechgoonduTechgoondu
  • Audio-visual
  • Enterprise
    • Software
    • Cybersecurity
  • Gaming
  • Imaging
  • Internet
  • Media
  • Mobile
    • Cellphones
    • Tablets
  • PC
  • Telecom
Search
© 2023 Goondu Media Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: With InstantTV, Singapore startup wants to be global platform for linear TV
Share
Font ResizerAa
TechgoonduTechgoondu
Font ResizerAa
  • Audio-visual
  • Enterprise
  • Gaming
  • Imaging
  • Internet
  • Media
  • Mobile
  • PC
  • Telecom
Search
  • Audio-visual
  • Enterprise
    • Software
    • Cybersecurity
  • Gaming
  • Imaging
  • Internet
  • Media
  • Mobile
    • Cellphones
    • Tablets
  • PC
  • Telecom
Follow US
© 2023 Goondu Media Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Techgoondu > Blog > Media > With InstantTV, Singapore startup wants to be global platform for linear TV
MediaMobile

With InstantTV, Singapore startup wants to be global platform for linear TV

Aaron Tan
Last updated: January 3, 2015 at 11:13 PM
Aaron Tan
Published: January 3, 2015
3 Min Read
SHARE

Watching free-to-air channels while you are on the move has just become easier with InstantTV, a mobile app developed by the folks behind RecordTV, an online TV recording service.

Launched late last year, InstantTV offers a slew of Singapore and international TV channels that you can watch on your iOS and Android devices. A web-based version of the app is also available at InstantTV.com.

RecordTV chief executive Carlos Fernandes says the InstantTV app has been doing “phenomenally well”, hitting the top spot in the Google Play store in the entertainment category in Singapore.

“We can’t disclose exact downloads, but there are many multiples of tens of thousands,” Fernandes says.

While RecordTV only offers Singapore’s TV channels, InstantTV includes Singapore and international channels from over 20 countries such as Thailand, Japan, Indonesia, United States and United Kingdom.

Fernandes says the international channels are existing video streams that consumers can access through any web player. “Think of us as a TV set with shortcut links to publicly available streams.”

In 2010, RecordTV successfully appealed against a court ruling which deemed that its service had violated Singapore broadcaster MediaCorp’s copyright.

For now, the company has no relationship with broadcasters and content providers as it considers itself a provider of technology that facilitates access to what broadcasters deliver – much like what a video recorder manufacturer does.

“That being said, there might be some synergies with broadcasters and we are happy to pursue those relationships,” Fernandes says.

Fernandes also disclosed plans to bring RecordTV’s premium features such as ad-free viewing to InstantTV – one of the ways in which the new app can be further monetised. InstantTV is currently supported by mobile banner ads.

“On a gross profit basis, InstantTV is already profitable,” he says. “Add in subscriptions and scale, our profitability will substantially increase and we would easily be profitable on a net profit basis as well.”

While InstantTV started out in Singapore, Fernandes says demand in other countries is also growing.

“Our near term focus is continuing to be successful in Singapore, while expanding usage in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand before looking toward other markets.

“Our ambition is to become a global platform for linear TV,” he says.

SingTel fined a record S$180,000 for mio TV football outage
Just in time for X’mas in Singapore: Asus’ 3G Nexus 7 for S$499
Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Tab 2
HTC Desire in Singapore end May 2010, goes for S$898
Nokia Lumia 1020 costs S$999 in Singapore, bets on camera prowess

Sign up for the TG newsletter

Never miss anything again. Get the latest news and analysis in your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Copy Link Print
Previous Article New tool to track use of open source Web code
Next Article Goondu Review: Xiaomi Mi Band
2 Comments
  • Brian Shah says:
    June 16, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    I subscribed to premium a long time ago. I changed my phone today and I can’t use the app. It says error when all the while I was using it.

    Reply
  • tv junkie says:
    January 5, 2015 at 4:10 pm

    Tried it. It’s awesome!

    Reply

Leave a ReplyCancel reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Stay Connected

FacebookLike
XFollow

Latest News

Scammers are so successful they even accidentally scam themselves now
Cybersecurity Internet
June 10, 2025
Doom: The Dark Ages review: Future fantastic demon slaying
Gaming
June 10, 2025
Plaud NotePin review: Note-taking made easy with AI
Internet Mobile
June 9, 2025
Can smart grocery carts, biometric payments boost retailers like FairPrice?
Enterprise Internet
June 6, 2025

Techgoondu.com is published by Goondu Media Pte Ltd, a company registered and based in Singapore.

.

Started in June 2008 by technology journalists and ex-journalists in Singapore who share a common love for all things geeky and digital, the site now includes segments on personal computing, enterprise IT and Internet culture.

banner banner
Everyday DIY
PC needs fixing? Get your hands on with the latest tech tips
READ ON
banner banner
Leaders Q&A
What tomorrow looks like to those at the leading edge today
FIND OUT
banner banner
Advertise with us
Discover unique access and impact with TG custom content
SHOW ME

 

 

POWERED BY READYSPACE
The Techgoondu website is powered by and managed by Readyspace Web Hosting.

TechgoonduTechgoondu
© 2024 Goondu Media Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved | Privacy | Terms of Use | Advertise | About Us | Contact
Join Us!
Never miss anything again. Get the latest news and analysis in your inbox.

Zero spam, Unsubscribe at any time.
 

Loading Comments...
 

    Welcome Back!

    Sign in to your account

    Username or Email Address
    Password

    Lost your password?